Technologist, Ultrasound

UMass Memorial Health

Breast ultrasound technologist performing diagnostic imaging and assisting biopsies for UMass Memorial Health. Operating ultrasound systems and supporting radiologists with accurate, patient-centered care.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $61 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing specialized ultrasound procedures, including breast, vascular, obstetrical, and pediatric examinations, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and accurate documentation. Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment and utilizing PACS, RIS, and Epic for efficient patient care and record management.

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ARDMS Certification in BreastBreast Ultrasound ProceduresPACS OperationRIS OperationPatient Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Ultrasound ProceduresBreast ImagingVascular UltrasoundObstetrical UltrasoundTransplant UltrasoundAbdominal UltrasoundPediatric UltrasoundPortable ExaminationsAccurate DocumentationInfection Control

Soft Skills

Patient-Centered CareCollaborationCommunicationFlexibilityReliability

Tools & Technologies

Ultrasound EquipmentPACSRISEpic

Certifications & Qualifications

ARDMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Diagnostic Medical SonographyHealth and Safety RegulationsQuality Improvement PracticesAttendance Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform specialized and general ultrasound procedures according to departmental protocols
Perform vascular, obstetrical, breast, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, and other ultrasound examinations as required
Operate ultrasound equipment and perform portable exams in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units
Record images and produce hard copies where applicable
Use RIS to schedule and complete exams; process labels, folders, and films
Perform breast ultrasound exams and assist physicians with biopsies, aspirations, and other invasive procedures
Prepare and maintain exam rooms in compliance with infection control and safety protocols
Position patients, monitor their condition, take vital signs as required, and respond to changes
Collaborate with radiologists to provide required imaging views and additional scans
Maintain accurate patient records, statistics, documentation, exam reporting, and billing compliance
Operate PACS, RIS, and Epic
Maintain ultrasound equipment and clean, safe, ready-to-use rooms
Provide patient-centered care and explain procedures to patients
Serve as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students
Support departmental workflow, schedule flexibility, and coverage needs
Comply with departmental policies, quality improvement practices, health and safety requirements, and attendance expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college
Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Breast Imaging setting
ARDMS Certification in Breast required within 1 year of hire date
Associate’s degree or certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ability to perform breast, vascular, obstetrical, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, and general ultrasound procedures
Proficiency operating ultrasound equipment and performing portable examinations
Experience with PACS, RIS, and Epic
Knowledge of patient positioning, patient monitoring, infection control, safety protocols, and accurate documentation
Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Ability to comply with departmental policies, health and safety regulations, and hospital protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility
Part-time schedule of 24 hours
Day shift
Union representation through SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)