Ultrasound Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Mystic, CT

7d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) is hiring a part-time Ultrasound Technologist at its Mystic Imaging location. The technologist schedules patients and operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic medical sonograms in accordance with established protocols, supporting physicians in diagnosis and treatment. The role follows department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week: Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, plus one flexible weekday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation is listed as $34.00 to $51.71 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials, with starting compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered with or registry-eligible for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); ARDMS certification is required within four months of hire.
RVT 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 relevant scientific principles.
Knowledge of patient care standards, quality assurance practices, customer service, OSHA principles, and TJC standards of practice.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and schedule, organize, and monitor patient flow to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Ability to organize and complete work in accordance with required workloads and follow internal quality standards, government regulations, specifications, and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies and maintain basic life support (CPR).
CPR certification may be required.
May be required to rotate on a night, weekend, and/or holiday call schedule.
May be required to 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.
Other specialty board certifications may be required based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures by selecting appropriate transducers and scanning sequences to produce accurate images for radiologist diagnosis.
Review physician orders, requisitions, and patient charts to confirm examination completeness and accuracy.
Prioritize procedure requests and organize testing schedules to address 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 operating order; clean and disinfect equipment and the area after use, keep the work area orderly, and report hazards or equipment failures.
Demonstrate annual competencies, including the knowledge and behaviors needed to conduct examinations that meet patients’ age-related, medical, and other special needs.
Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct identification and processing, and set up images in the PACS system.
Enter procedure and other relevant information accurately in the RIS to capture charges and support patient billing, resource allocation, and inventory tracking.
Use computer skills to prepare reports and correspondence as required by the department.
Work collaboratively with department and other-unit staff to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
Provide clinical supervision and instruction to students, applying departmental policies, procedures, and clinical competency processes to evaluate student development and competence.