Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 32 hr, Days (Float)

About the role

Everyone Is a Caregiver 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 20,000 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.

Under the supervision of the Lead Ultrasound Technologist, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Properly performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations, consistent with the age of the patient, in in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• Gather pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork, and billings and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC to images and send exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
• Assists the radiologists with ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
• Follow Universal protocol in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Monitors equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order and ensures that proper supplies are available as needed.
• Utilizes proper sterilization and cleansing of all probes according to department policy and procedure.
• Assists with other job-related duties including film processing, urgent requests, and scheduling.
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• All Responsibilities Are Essential Job Functions.

Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: