Cardiac Ultrasound Echo Tech, Per-diem (PD)

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

22h•$31 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology or Cardiac Sonography.
Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation for echocardiology exams.
Minimum one year experience in diagnostic echocardiology under the direction of a qualified physician.
Expected ARDMS registered in one category within one year of hire date
Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.
Verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and families OR equivalent combination of the above

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred
Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Properly performs all echocardiology examinations including Transesophageal technique, consistent with the age of the patient, in in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
Gather pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
Accurately completes all records, paperwork and exams.
Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
Promptly and properly transfers digitized echo studies to the Echo PACS system and performs necessary manipulation of data.
Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
Monitors equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order and ensures that proper supplies are available as needed.
Utilizes proper sterilization and cleansing of all probes according to department policy and procedure.
Assists with other job-related duties including film processing, urgent requests and scheduling.
Assists with an equal amount of On-call coverage.