Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Per Diem

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$34.51 - $62.13

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8a-7pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10010 - 3568 Ultrasound Antepartum Testing

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Job Profile Summary

Under general supervision of the Mammography/Ultrasound Supervisor, performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol

2. Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed; selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition

3. Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.

4. Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to; maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies

5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. 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.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.

2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.

4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:

Preferred:

1. Experience preferred, but not required

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.

Department-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.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

1. Stand- 2/3

2. Walk- 2/3

3. Sit- 2/3

4. Talk or hear- 2/3

5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel- 2/3

6. Push/pull- 2/3

7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- 1/3 to 2/3

8. Reach with hands and arms- 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

1. Up to 10 pounds- 2/3

Addendum for Milford Regional:

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.

2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:

Preferred:

1. Experience preferred, but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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