Ultrasound Technician - Waterbury Urology

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform ultrasound imaging and assist in various procedures. The role involves patient interaction, quality checks on equipment, and collaboration with physicians to ensure excellent patient care. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Great benefits

Patient-centric environment

Career growth and advancement potential

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical internship and two years of post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• A.R.R.T. registered and current State license in radiography and mammography.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination area and ensures patient identification.
• Photographs visual images and discusses results with physicians.
• Performs quality checks on equipment and produces high-quality images.

Skills

Radiographic Equipment

Patient Care

Quality Control

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Accredited Diagnostic Radiography Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose: In this role, you’ll perform and capture high-quality ultrasound images, focusing on breast, early OB, pelvic, abdominal, venous vascular, carotid, and small parts studies. Your expertise will help provide important insights into things like blood flow, organ health, fluid buildup, masses, and fetal development—information that’s key in guiding patient care and diagnoses. You’ll also work closely with our physicians during exams, consultations, and sterile procedures, playing an important part in delivering an excellent patient experience.

What will you do:

• According to established procedures, prepares examination area by ensuring cleanliness and supplies needed; ensures proper identification of the patient, escorts patient to the exam room and explains procedure to patient. Assists and monitors patient throughout the exam. Selecting appropriate equipment and transducer setting and adjusts equipment controls by hand or manipulation of remote-control device according to specific orders and parts of body to be examined. Observing sound wave display screen as scanning device moves over patients' body parts to detect pathologies and check for factors such as position, obstruction, change of shape and so forth; determines if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

• Photographs visual image of organs shown on display modules. Records tests results, identification information and the like, and files results of sonography. Discussing test results with physicians or other departmental personnel. Repeats process as necessary. Assisting physicians during sterile procedures such as amniocentesis, cyst puncture, thoracentesis, biopsies, and so forth. Ensures files and records are properly completed with all patient information and performs patient tracking in real time.

• Performs quality checks on equipment in accordance with department procedure. Produces the highest quality radiographs and digital images with the lowest practical dose of radiation in accordance with procedure ordered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent post-secondary education required. Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program.

• A.R.R.T. registered and current State license in radiography and mammography.

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical internship and two (2) years of post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Requires a strong working knowledge of radiographic equipment.

• CPR certification

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Great benefits

• Patient-centric environment

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Diverse and inclusive culture

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.