Ultrasonographer

Dartmouth Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Nashua, NH seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations across a range of modalities, including high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and complex biopsies. The role involves selecting equipment, preparing patients, and communicating findings to physicians.

The ideal candidate is graduates from an accredited program and registry eligible, with 1+ year of general/specialty ultrasound experience and familiarity with ultrasound reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and registry eligible required.
• Minimum one 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.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and/or physiological data.
• Competent in Ultrasound reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep to facilitate optimal diagnostic studies.
• Operates ultrasonography equipment and evaluates scan quality; reviews patient records to aid exam completeness.
• Records preliminary study results and prepares reports using the department's reporting system.
• Takes measurements and labels them; communicates ultrasound findings to the physician.
• Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Communication with physicians

Patient prep and positioning

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound reporting systems

Ultrasound hardware operation

Job description

Overview

36 hours per week - Nashua, NH

Performs ultrasound examinations which include, 3D & 4D imaging with multiple imaging modalities, including high-risk gynecological/obstetrical examinations/procedures, infertility, and complex ultrasound guided biopsies.

Responsibilities

1. Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
2. 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.
3. Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting system.
4. Takes measurements and labels them.
5. Gathers and communicates ultrasound findings to the physician for interpretation.
6. Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.
7. Performs transducer decontamination and maintains log entries, reporting any discrepancies to the Education Coordinator.
8. Performs duties associated with interventional (biopsy) procedures.
9. Modifies billing fields to reflect the exam being performed.
10. Instructs and oversees students, residents, and physician staff in unit's operations.
11. Maintains Ultrasonography equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and/or need for servicing. Ensures quality control procedures are maintained and maintains orderliness of ultrasound laboratory.
12. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and registry eligible required.
• 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.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and/or physiological data.
• Competent in Ultrasound reporting systems.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire.- 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)

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $37.40/Hr. - $59.84/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41496

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