Ultrasonographer - Radiology Ultrasound

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Ultrasonographer performs ultrasound examinations at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical details. The role conducts a wide variety of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous, small-parts, and breast exams, and assists with interventional procedures. The Ultrasonographer uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images. The position may also involve learning and performing pre-brachytherapy mapping and assisting with procedures in the Operating Room. The role requires graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Sonography program approved by the American College of Radiology and an accepted sonography or radiology certification. New graduates must obtain RDMS certification within one year of hire or within 24 months of graduation, whichever is sooner. The employee must maintain applicable accreditation qualifications or continuing-education requirements and hold Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire, maintaining clinical competency during employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Sonography program approved by the American College of Radiology.
Certification through the American Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as RDMS (OB or AB), or certification as RT(S), RT(VS), RVT, or RVS.
New graduates must obtain RDMS certification within one year of hire or within 24 months of graduation, whichever is less.
Maintain qualifications required by American College of Radiology ultrasound accreditation and/or RT(S) continuing-education requirements.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire and maintenance of clinical competency during employment.
Experience caring for patients of all age groups.
Knowledge of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and universal safety protection as related to Radiology practice.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in a Medical Imaging Department performing diagnostic and/or vascular Sonography is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous, small-parts, and breast exams.
Assist with interventional procedures.
Use independent judgment, ingenuity, and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images.
May learn and perform pre-brachytherapy mapping.
Assist with procedures in the Operating Room when requested.
Maintain applicable accreditation qualifications or continuing-education requirements.
Maintain clinical competency and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification during employment.