New Graduate Sonographer

HCA Healthcare; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform high-quality ultrasound examinations for patients and assist in educating future sonographers. The role includes vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, and abdominal studies, following ACR guidelines, with potential mentorship responsibilities.

Licensure requirements include BLS and ARDMS eligibility, with NH licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal ultrasound training program or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer is desirable.
• Vascular experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations for inpatients and outpatients.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure comfort.
• Conduct abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts and vascular studies per guidelines.
• Train and mentor student sonographers.

Skills

Vascular experience

Diagnostic medical sonographer

Education

Ultrasound training program

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Sonographer today with Catholic Medical Center.

Currently offering a sign on bonus up to $10,000!

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Sonographer. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound examinations for inpatients and outpatients as requested by referring physicians. This role ensures a therapeutic and supportive environment for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and explain procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and perform a variety of ultrasound studies, including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts, and vascular exams following ACR guidelines.

• Conduct vascular lab exams such as PVR, ABI, TBI, and segmental pressures.

• Identify normal and abnormal anatomy, adjusting techniques accordingly.

• Train and mentor student sonographers.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is desirable.

• Vascular Experience Preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Registered or Registry Eligible, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

• RVT/RVS within 12 months of hire

• Must renew certification and/or registration annually with 30 hours of continuing education for your triennium

• Licensed in the State of New Hampshire with the Board of Medical Imaging& Radiation Therapy.

Schedule:

This position is a full-time opportunity, Friday through Sunday 7:00pm-7:00am

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) (https://catholicmc.com/) is an acute-care hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, and a regional health system based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across the state.

Catholic Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in New Hampshire, with 330 licensed beds and over 2,000 staff members who care for more than 180,000 patients each year. HCA Healthcare operates four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in the state. We employ 554 physicians, provide $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contribute $43.8 million in taxes annually in New Hampshire. Our other facilities in the state include Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, as well as emergency rooms located in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

Home to the renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, CMC is recognized for being the first in the state to perform several advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Our birthing unit, The Mom’s Place, was the first in the country with a couplet care neonatal unit. The Women's Wellness & Fertility Center excels in obstetrical and gynecological care, promoting fertility through the FertilityCare™ System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Our accredited Breast Care Center was the first in the state to utilize breast angiography and SAVI SCOUT® localization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Sonographer opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.