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

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process"

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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.
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Review scans with Radiologists as requested.
• Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• 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.
• Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by in-service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes.
• Assists in other area/modalities as needed.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through 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.

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.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.