Ultrasound Technologist (PD)

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Mammography/Ultrasound Supervisor, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound scans to produce images that assist physicians in diagnosing injury or disease in patients of all ages. The role also includes related clerical and service duties. The technologist obtains and records appropriate clinical information and patient history, verifies physician assessments, and adjusts standard imaging procedures and techniques as needed for a patient’s size, age, or condition, using Universal Protocol. The technologist assists with patient transfers and positioning while protecting patient modesty and safety, selects appropriate equipment and scan parameters, processes and records images according to Radiologist protocol, and documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems. The position includes equipment operation checks and adherence to quality assurance and maintenance schedules, cleaning equipment and tables to prevent cross-contamination, and restocking rooms with linens and supplies. The technologist maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes, keeps current with developments in ultrasonography, and assists in other areas or modalities as needed. This is a per-diem position with a mixed shift schedule; listed hours are 0.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or a health-related field.
Registration or registry eligibility through ARDMS.
No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, and Abdominal.
BLS healthcare provider certification required before completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record appropriate patient clinical information and history; verify physician assessments and adjust imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol.
Assist with patient transfers and positioning, ensuring modesty and physical safety; use auxiliary equipment or devices as needed and select scan parameters appropriate to the examination and patient condition.
Process and record scanned images according to Radiologist protocol, review scans with Radiologists as requested, and accurately document work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
Check equipment operation and ensure quality assurance and maintenance schedules are followed.
Clean tables and equipment to prevent cross-contamination and keep rooms stocked with linens and necessary supplies.
Keep current with changes in ultrasonography through in-service study, courses, seminars, or professional organizations as appropriate.
Maintain yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes.
Assist in other areas or modalities as needed.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality-improvement practices.
Attend required or directed meetings, conferences, and seminars; maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; and perform other similar duties as required or directed.
Contribute to a professional, respectful, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.