Ultrasound Technologist

Valley Regional Hospital, Inc.; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Valley Regional Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. The role involves selecting the right ultrasound equipment, performing procedures with patient-appropriate communication, and ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy in imaging.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited program, ARDMS RVT certification within 1 year, current BLS, and a commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, and ongoing learning in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registry Eligible.
• ARDMS RVT certification within 1 year of employment requested.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate ultrasound equipment and adjusts controls per exam requirements.
• Explain and perform procedures with patient-appropriate communication.
• Assess patient pain and contact physician for intervention as needed.
• Deliver patient care in a safe environment and reduce medical errors.
• Perform procedures with proper transducer choice and body part focus.
• Understand and operate all ultrasound equipment.
• Follow established standards and protocols for imaging.
• Maintain and adjust equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Self-motivated learner

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Ability to follow procedures

Education

Accredited DMS program

ARDMS RVT within 1 year

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community? At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for an UltrasoundTechnologist to join our team.

The primary responsibility of the UltrasoundTechnologist is:

• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
• Explains and performs the procedure with consideration to the level of understanding and age appropriateness for the patient.
• Able to assess the patient's pain by interfering with the imaging procedure — makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the body part to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of the test.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment.
• Performs procedures in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Adjust and maintain equipment

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Graduate of Accredited Program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registry Eligible Required.
• Minimum one year of experience performing wide range of general and specialty ultrasound exams performed.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) — Currently registered RDMS.Vascular (RVT) requiredwithin 1 year of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• High integrity, able to follow procedures.
• Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning the many complex processes.
• Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communications.
• Confidentiality a must.

Compensation:

Min: $37.40

Max:$59.84

In addition to Dartmouth Health’s highly competitive total compensation package, Valley Regional employees gain access to an array of exceptional benefits—including an on-site fitness center, innovative wellness initiatives with reimbursement, and generous tuition reimbursement. These offerings are designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and career advancement, making Valley Regional an outstanding place to work.