UMass Memorial Health
Reg Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist
UMass Memorial Health, Southbridge, Massachusetts, us, 01550
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
730-4 M-F, Weekend CallShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
25080 - 2905 Cardiology MedicineThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.I. Major Responsibilities:
Properly performs all echocardiology examinations including Transesophageal technique, 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 exams.Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.Promptly and properly transfers digitized echo studies to the Echo PACS system and performs necessary manipulation of data.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.Assists with an equal amount of On-call coverage.II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology, or Cardiac Sonography.Preferred:Certification preferred.Associates Degree preferred.Experience/Skills:
Required:Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation for echocardiology exams.Minimum one year experience in diagnostic echocardiology under the direction of a qualified physician.Expected ARDMS registered in one category within one year of hire date.Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.Verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and families.OR equivalent combination of the above.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:
Constantly:
Repetitive movements, working indoors.Frequently:
Sitting, reaching, grasping; precise motor skills, hearing, vision.Occasionally:
Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, high stress level.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.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
730-4 M-F, Weekend CallShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
25080 - 2905 Cardiology MedicineThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.I. Major Responsibilities:
Properly performs all echocardiology examinations including Transesophageal technique, 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 exams.Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.Promptly and properly transfers digitized echo studies to the Echo PACS system and performs necessary manipulation of data.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.Assists with an equal amount of On-call coverage.II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology, or Cardiac Sonography.Preferred:Certification preferred.Associates Degree preferred.Experience/Skills:
Required:Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation for echocardiology exams.Minimum one year experience in diagnostic echocardiology under the direction of a qualified physician.Expected ARDMS registered in one category within one year of hire date.Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.Verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and families.OR equivalent combination of the above.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:
Constantly:
Repetitive movements, working indoors.Frequently:
Sitting, reaching, grasping; precise motor skills, hearing, vision.Occasionally:
Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, high stress level.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.
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