Ultrasound Sonographer
Manchester, NH
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·        Number of Beds - 4 ultrasound rooms

·        Number of Staff –  14

·        Type of staff:

o   Day Shift – 4 sonographers staffed (plus supervisor)

o   Second shift- 1 sonographer staffed after 7:30p

o   Night Shift – 1 sonographer staffed

·        Patient Ratios – 8-10 in an 8 hour shift

·        Type of equipment – Siemens Acuson S200 & GE Logiq E10

·        EMR – Allscripts

·        PACS- InteleRad

·        Patient Population - pedi to geriatric

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:  At least one year of experience with a wide array of exposure to various types of ultrasound, a good track record with past employers, and positive references

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·        Knowledge of anatomy and pathology with ability to recognize normal from abnormal findings

·        Basic scanning skills with good understanding of sonographic physics and techniques

·        Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting- with some exposure to general, vascular, & OB-GYN sonography

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·         Additional certifications: RVT, OB-GYN, AB

·         Experience in the OR and with ultrasound procedures 

·         1 year of experience beyond education

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·         Thoras, paras, FNAs (thyroids, parotids, lymph nodes), soft tissue masses or lymph node BXs, liver & renal BXs, drainages (abscesses, cysts, hematomas, gallbladders), thrombin injections, etc

·         OR- breast needle placements, carotids, D&Cs, prostate BXs

Best personality Fit:

·         Hard working, willing to learn, motivated self starter, fast learner, considerate of others,   compassionate patient care, can work on a team and independently, willing to teach, does not engage   in gossip, able to communicate with management appropriately, willing to adhere to dept policies

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·        BLS, RDMS, NH MIRT Licensure

Floating Area(s):

·        Opportunities for extra shifts within the dept. If Breast ultrasound desired- BCC may have opportunities

Dress Code:

·        Scrub Color/Attire - Any color professional, clean appearing scrubs or radiology themed t shirts