Registered Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine - 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all types of Ultrasound procedures based upon department needs. 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

Specialized post-secondary training required.
Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), with specific certifications in OB/GYN areas required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates proficiency in OB/GYN areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above requirements providing, as a condition of employment, that ARDMS specific registration and certifications are obtained within 9 months of hire.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.
The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.
Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized or general procedures according to established AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) guidelines.
Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment.
Performs portable exams, if indicated, in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units.
Records images and makes hard copies if applicable.
Serves as a resource to Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP’s) and students.
Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown to supervisor.