Ultrasound Technician

Merrimack Health; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures and produce diagnostic images for a licensed practitioner's interpretation. You will provide patient care across all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, and support imaging services within diagnostic workflows.

The role requires ARDMS/RDMS or ARRT RT(S) certification where applicable, a formal ultrasound training program, and BLS. Flexibility for overtime, on-call, and weekend rotations is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an Ultrasound training program or ARDMS-equivalent.
• ARDMS RDMS certification and/or ARRT RT(S) designation in Sonography.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct.
• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call duty, and weekend rotations.
• Interest in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures and produces diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Provides patient care across the lifespan from newborn to geriatric.
• Supports diagnosing and treatment planning through imaging results.

Skills

Diagnostic ultrasound

Equipment operation

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Patient transfers

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ethical and professional conduct

Pediatrics & geriatrics knowledge

Overtime/on-call flexibility

Education of radiography students

Education

Ultrasound training program/ARDMS equivalent

ARDMS RDMS cert and/or ARRT RT(S) in Sonography

BLS certification

Vascular Technology RVT/RVS or RT(VS) certs

Job description

Responsibilities:

Provides health care services, imaging modality to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care (newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

• Education: Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent training as specified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Certification/Licensure:
  • Certification by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) with RDMS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification Sonography with RT (S) designation.
  • BLS required.
  • For technologist primarily performing vascular sonography: current ARDMS registered certification in Vascular Technology with RVT designation and/or current CCI registered certification as a Registered Vascular Specialist with RVS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification Vascular Sonography with RT(VS) designation.
• Experience: One to three years’ experience preferred, but not required.
• Other Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).