Ultrasound Technologist, Memorial Campus, Evening, 40 Hrs

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all types of Ultrasound procedures based upon department needs (General, Transplant, Abdominal and Pediatrics). This role involves performing specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols, including vascular, obstetrical, and other specific areas. The technologist will operate all types of Ultrasound equipment, perform portable exams in various hospital areas (including the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units), and record images. Responsibilities include using RIS for scheduling and exam completion, processing labels, folders, and films, and serving as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students. The role also entails assisting in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and reporting hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns. Providing proper patient care, including interviewing patients, explaining procedures, positioning patients, and taking vital signs, is crucial. Accurate maintenance of patient records and statistics, proper labeling of sonograms, and immediate notification of physicians regarding patient risks are also key duties. Standard staffing level responsibilities include complying with departmental policies, attending meetings, demonstrating Quality Improvement, adhering to health and safety regulations, respecting diverse views, and maintaining reliable attendance.

Requirements

Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.
Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
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.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols.
Performs ultrasound procedures for vascular, obstetrical and other specific areas as required.
Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment. Performs portable exams in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units. Records images and makes hard copies where applicable.
Uses RIS to schedule and complete exams as applicable. Process labels, folders and films.
Serves as a resource to sonographers, MDs, and students.
Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains clean and safe work area. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown to supervisor.
Provides proper patient care. Interviews patients for required information. Explains procedures to patients to ensure their understanding, cooperation, comfort and to optimize test results. Positions patients as required. Exercises care when moving patients to ensure their comfort and safety. Takes vital signs as required; informs physician of changes.
Maintains patient records and statistics accurately.
Labels sonograms properly to assist in diagnosis and to ensure correct identification. Provides test information to physicians. Notifies physicians immediately of results revealing patient risks.
Maintain records, reports and files as required or directed.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.