Ultrasound Technician
UMass Memorial Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Leominster • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages
- Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment; adjusts imaging procedures for patient size, age, or condition
- Assists, transfers, and positions patients; ensures modesty and physical safety; selects equipment scan parameters
- Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol; reviews scans with Radiologists; documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS
- Checks operation of equipment; adheres to Q.A and maintenance schedules; maintains cleanliness and room supplies
- Keeps up to date with changes in ultrasonography via inservice study, courses or seminars; participates in professional organizations
- Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection; assists in other area/modalities as needed
- Complies with departmental policies, attends meetings, demonstrates Quality Improvement, and maintains regular, reliable attendance
Requirements
- Level of knowledge equivalent to completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field
- Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS
- No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal
- BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period
- Experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to document work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems
- Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes
Benefits
- Signing bonus may be available (eligibility confirmed during interview)
- Professional development opportunities: inservice study, courses, seminars, participation in professional organizations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ultrasound scanningimage processingpatient positioningquality assuranceTrophon disinfectionclinical documentation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Associate Degree in medical imagingARDMS registrationBLS healthcare provider certification