Cardiac Sonographer
Nashua, NH
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
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Cardiac Sonographer (Contract)

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Under physician direction, perform a variety of cardiac ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and technical skill to produce diagnostic exams for cardiologist or radiologist interpretation. Assist during invasive ultrasound procedures as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technically diagnostic quality cardiac ultrasound exams in a timely manner.
• Assist cardiologists or physicians during invasive ultrasound procedures.
• Review physician orders and requisitions for procedure accuracy and special requests.
• Prepare and clean patient exam rooms and equipment.
• Maintain medical supplies and stock in exam rooms.
• Complete all required documentation and processes to ensure proper exam charges.
• Support patient reception staff with patient information as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation approximately every 5th or 6th week (1 week of on-call per rotation).
• Work one hospital holiday per year on a rotating basis; holiday and on-call shifts may be swapped with supervisor approval.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ultrasound Technologist license in New Hampshire.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience specifically as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Certification in cardiac ultrasound by ARDMS or CCI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Experience

• Equivalent combination of education and experience providing proficiency in cardiac sonography responsibilities may be considered.

Working Conditions

• Combination of physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Some stress related to responsibility for quality patient care.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

Orientation

• Up to 16 hours of unpaid orientation.

Additional Notes

• The employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.