Ultrasound Technologist

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Oakham is seeking an experienced ultrasound technician to perform imaging examinations under supervision. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, certification through ARDMS, and experience in various ultrasound studies. This role requires excellent customer service skills, with a pay range from $31.71 to $46.88 an hour. Weekend and call coverage participation is needed.

Qualifications

• Must recognize cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to provide care to all age groups.
• Must be ARDMS certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging examinations.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Use RIS/PACS and HIS for patient exams.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Customer service

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited ultrasound program

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of a radiologist, provider or department leadership, competently performs ultrasound imaging examinations and procedures. Must have the ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy. Responsible for providing excellent customer service and complying with hospital policies and procedures. Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program if hired after 2002.

Minimum Work Experience

• Prior experience or training in general abdomen ultrasound, OB/GYN, pelvic, transvaginal, breast, carotid/venous studies, and small parts.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• ARDMS certified or ARDMS eligible (must become certified within first year of employment), and must be scheduled to take or have already passed the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Must obtain 30 ECE credits, in a three year period, for re-certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on physical and psychosocial development and safety issues to patients of all age groups, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Microsoft desktop application skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Willingness and ability to participate in rotation for weekend and call coverage.

Pay Range = $31.71 - $46.88