Ultrasound Technologist | Full Time 36hrs | Fri, Sat, Sun 9a-9p

Concord Hospital; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403B retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

On-site childcare

Employee fitness center

Paid time off

Career development

Military program

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound imaging procedures under supervision, ensuring compliance with professional standards and state/federal regulations. The role requires ARDMS or ARRT registry (or eligibility), BLS certification, and NH licensure within 2 years of hire.

The candidate should graduate from a CAAHEP-approved program or be within six months of graduation, with additional education in allied health preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration required: ARDMS or ARRT registry, or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures within department standards.

Skills

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Education

CAAHEP Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Two-year allied health program prior to DMS

Job description

Sign on Bonus Eligible! Summary

Under the supervision of the Director, Chairman, Manager, or Chief, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.

Education

Graduate of, or within six months of graduation, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Two year course in a patient care related allied health field prior to Diagnostic Medical SonographerEducation preferred.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Registration required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (US) or registry eligible OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S) or eligible. Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Licensure required: Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Certification required to obtain: ARDMS required within 2 years of hire.

Experience

None required.

Responsibilities

Performs Ultrasound, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards. Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations. Completes documentation of patient care and procedure. Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations. Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs. Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols. Actively engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives. Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements. Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals.

Employee Benefits

• Health insurance and dental benefit Available to full-time (30+ hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)
• Wellness programs
• Life/LTD insurance
• 403B retirement savings account with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site childcare
• Complimentary on-site employee fitness center
• Paid time off
• Career development
• Employee Activities Committee
• Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)
• Streamlined military leave process
• Enhanced military leave policy
• Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off
• Organizational resources committed to employees and their families Education for employees and managers Recognition of service
• Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, drive, kneel, sit, and squat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 4,700 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).

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