Ultrasonographer

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of ultrasound examinations which include abdominal, soft tissues, lower extremity DVT, general obstetrical examinations as well as MFM, Women's Imaging, and ultrasound guided biopsies.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and registry eligible required.
Possesses a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and/or physiological data.
Competent in Ultrasound reporting systems.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required within 30 days of hire date.
Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS- AB) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics & Gynecology (RDMS-OBGYN) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS - BR) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS - FE) OR (RDMS - PS) or Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of experience performing a wide range of general and specialty ultrasound exams preferred.
Experience in high-risk OB, advanced abdominal imaging, complex infertility, and guided biopsies preferred.

Responsibilities

Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
Operates ultrasonography equipment to perform examination. Evaluates accuracy and quality of scan results. Reviews patient record for prior findings/test results to aid in determining exam completeness.
Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting system.
Takes measurements and labels them.
Gathers and communicates ultrasound findings to the physician for interpretation.
Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.
Performs transducer decontamination and maintains log entries, reporting any discrepancies to the Education Coordinator.
Performs duties associated with interventional (biopsy) procedures.
Modifies billing fields to reflect the exam being performed.
Instructs and oversees students, residents, and physician staff in unit's operations.
Maintains Ultrasonography equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and/or need for servicing. Ensures quality control procedures are maintained and maintains orderliness of ultrasound laboratory.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.