Sonographer | Per Diem

Concord Hospital Health System • Laconia, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, Chairman, Manager, or Chief, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action.

Requirements

• Graduate of, or within six months of graduation, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Registration required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (US) or registry eligible OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S) or eligible.
• Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
• Licensure required: Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
• ARDMS required within 2 years of hire.
• None required.

Nice To Haves

• Two year course in a patient care related allied health field prior to Diagnostic Medical SonographerEducation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Ultrasound, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
• Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
• Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.
• Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
• Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs.
• Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
• Actively engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives.
• Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
• Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed