Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist

 

 

 

 

 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist to our growing team, in the Radiology/Ultrasound Department. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for patient experience, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants may apply at Career Opportunities at UConn Health: https://jobs.uchc.edu/CSS_External/CSSPage_SearchResults.ASP?T=20230713093014&

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic patient care services through the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.

Examples of Duties:

  • Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, integrating pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
  • Performs sonographic examination as ordered by physician using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic conditions.
  • Performs quality assessment, analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician or according to established protocol.
  • Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
  • Assumes responsibility for the safety and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographic area/department [in your care].
  • Prepares technical findings and contacts physician when required, according to established protocol.
  • Maintains daily log of patients seen, keep track of patients’ records
  • Maintains imaging equipment, and promptly reports equipment failures to appropriate personnel; maintains work area.
  • Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, such as efficient patient flow, adequate availability of supplies, and performs related clerical duties as required.
  • Establishes and maintains ethical working relationship with healthcare team
  • Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
  • Assists in the training of Radiology students during clinical rotation.
  • Provides in-service education as requested by other members of the health care team
  • Coordinates scheduling and patient flow
  • Orient new Technologist and provide education and training as required/assigned.
  • Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
  • Assists in teaching sonography to new physician, residents and fellows
  • Assists in the development of new ultrasound techniques and protocols.
  • Participates in ultrasound research practices.
  • Acts as team lead or in a leadership capacity on an as needed basis.
  • Ensures correct charges of procedures and supply on a daily basis.
  • Maintains technical competency through continuing education and participates in training programs.
  • Performs other -related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Considerable knowledge of general physics, biological science and algebra; knowledge of sonographic equipment and procedures; considerable knowledge of infectious disease procedures and safety precautions; skills in social perceptiveness, learning strategies, critical thinking skills, active listening, instructional skills, reading comprehension and written/oral expression skills; considerable interpersonal skills; good hand-eye coordination; detailed oriented; ability to communicate effective (oral and written) with patient and health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs; ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary; ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team; ability to recognize the difference between normal and abnormal images and other diagnostic information; ability to operative and navigate computerized clinical systems and office applications; ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.

DMST I General Experience and Training Required: 

  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical/Ultrasound Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP);

DMST II General Experience and Training Required: 

  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medica/Ultrasound Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); and
  • Two [2] years diagnostic medical sonography experience.

Required License/Certification/Registry: 

  • Must possess and maintain during employment registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in multiple specialties [at least two] to include but not limited to, abdominal, breast, musculoskeletal, Obstetric and gynecologic or vascular or, registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist [AART] in Sonography.
  • Must possess and maintain during employment an active Basic Life Support [BLS] certificate.

Special Experience and Training Required: 

Must maintain and possess during employment registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Breast. 

Working Conditions: 

  • Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
  • Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.
  • Strength sufficient to lift patients who need assistance; move heavy equipment on wheels and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • May be required to stand for long periods.
  • May be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases.

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: 

Full time, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm, with on-call, holiday & weekend rotations

Temporary position Primarily second shift 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m 16 hours every weekend.

Temporary position Primarily third shift 11:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m 16 hours every weekend.

SALARY: 

DMSTI: Starting salary $71,261.00 (34.26/hr)

DMSTII: Starting salary $75,962 ($36.52/hr)

Why UConn Health? 

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED: 

  • Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability 
  • Generous vacation and sick-time plans 
  • State retirement 
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees 
  • Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas 
  • State of the art facility and campus environments 
  • Progressive leadership and educational development programs available 
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