Ultrasound Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Mystic, CT

8d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Midstate Radiology Associates is hiring a per diem Ultrasound Technologist to work at multiple locations and cover open weekday or weekend shifts as needed. The ideal candidate must commit to two shifts per month. The starting rate is $34.00 to $51.71, based on qualifications and experience. The technologist schedules patients and operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic sonograms according to established protocols, supporting physicians in diagnosis and treatment. The role follows department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA policies and procedures. It also includes maintaining equipment and work areas, preparing images and records for radiologist interpretation, and collaborating with staff and students. The role may involve rotating night, weekend, or holiday call, covering ancillary offices, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and physical lifting and/or walking. The employer states it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered or registry-eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); ARDMS certification is required within 12 months of hire.
Maintain continuing education credits as required by licensure.
Working knowledge of ultrasound technology, including anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to ultrasound.
Knowledge of patient care standards, quality assurance, customer service, OSHA principles and practices, and TJC standards of practice.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment.
Ability to schedule, organize, and monitor patient flow to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
Effective communication with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Ability to organize and complete work according to required workloads, read and follow quality standards and government regulations, and understand and follow specifications and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies and maintain basic life support (CPR) capability.
Commitment to two shifts per month.
May be required to rotate on night, weekend, and/or holiday call and cover ancillary offices as needed.
OSHA Class 1 exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
May involve physical lifting and/or walking.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an AMA-approved ultrasound program.
At least one year of experience as an ultrasound technologist.
Associate or Applied Science degree in a related field.
CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures, selecting appropriate transducers and scanning sequences to produce accurate images for radiologist diagnosis.
Review physician orders, requisitions, and patient charts to ensure examinations are complete and correct.
Schedule and prioritize procedures to support critically ill patients and ensure appropriate physician and staff availability.
Perform and document quarterly equipment quality assurance tests according to professional protocols and TJC requirements.
Assist radiologists with invasive radiological procedures and produce images for therapeutic and diagnostic services.
Maintain ultrasound equipment in good working order; clean and disinfect equipment and the work area after each use; keep the work area orderly; and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
Demonstrate yearly competencies and adapt examinations to patients’ age, condition, and special requirements.
Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct identification and processing; set up images in the PACS system; and enter procedure information in the RIS for billing, resource allocation, and inventory purposes.
Use computer skills to prepare reports and correspondence as needed by the department.
Work collaboratively with the department and other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
Provide clinical supervision and instruction to students, applying policies, procedures, and clinical competency processes to evaluate student growth and competence.