About this role
Job title: Ultrasound Technologist | Full Time 36hrs | Days
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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 Sonographer education preferred.
- Certification, Registration & Licensure: Current ARDMS (US) or registry eligible OR 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.
- Additional: Ability to adhere to safety protocols and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.