Radiology - 19457979

Catholic Medical Center • Manchester, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound examinations for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The unit has four ultrasound rooms and a team of 14 staff, including four day-shift sonographers plus a supervisor, one second-shift sonographer after 7:30 PM, and one night-shift sonographer. Patient volume is typically 8–10 patients per sonographer in an 8-hour shift. Equipment includes Siemens Acuson S200 and GE Logiq E10 ultrasound systems; the unit uses Allscripts EMR and InteleRad PACS.

The role involves general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography, as well as procedures such as thoracenteses, paracenteses, fine-needle aspirations, biopsies, drainages, and thrombin injections. Operating Room procedures may include breast needle placements, carotid procedures, D&Cs, and prostate biopsies. The technologist is expected to follow exam protocols and departmental policies, communicate professionally, and provide compassionate patient care. Weekend coverage is provided by weekend staff, and no on-call duty is required.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in various types of ultrasound.
• Strong track record with past employers and positive references.
• Knowledge of anatomy and pathology, with the ability to distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
• Basic scanning skills and understanding of sonographic physics and techniques.
• Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting, with exposure to general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography.
• One year of experience beyond education.
• Hardworking, motivated, and able to learn quickly.
• Professional communication skills and a respectful, considerate approach to others.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications, such as RVT, OB-GYN, or AB.
• Experience in the Operating Room and with ultrasound procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations for patients from pediatric through geriatric populations.
• Perform or assist with a variety of procedures, including thoracenteses, paracenteses, FNAs, biopsies, drainages, and thrombin injections.
• Perform or assist with Operating Room procedures, including breast needle placements, carotid procedures, D&Cs, and prostate biopsies.
• Adhere to all exam protocols and departmental policies.
• Communicate professionally with management and colleagues.
• Provide compassionate patient care and work independently and collaboratively within the team.
• Teach as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed