Ultrasound Sonographer
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer - Radiology

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours (Monday to Thursday)

Unit Information

• Ultrasound department with 4 ultrasound rooms
• Staff: 14 total

  • Day shift: 4 sonographers + supervisor
  • Second shift: 1 sonographer after 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 1 sonographer
• Patient ratio: 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift
• Equipment: Siemens Acuson S200 & GE Logiq E10
• EMR system: Allscripts
• PACS system: InteleRad
• Patient population: Pediatric to geriatric

Typical Procedures

• Thoracentesis, paracentesis, fine needle aspirations (thyroids, parotids, lymph nodes)
• Soft tissue masses or lymph node biopsies
• Liver and renal biopsies
• Drainages (abscesses, cysts, hematomas, gallbladders)
• Thrombin injections
• OR procedures including breast needle placements, carotid ultrasounds, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ultrasound Technologist license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 2 years of Ultrasound Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) certification
• ARRT(S) or ARDMS certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Vascular sonographer experience
• OB/GYN sonographer experience
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist), OB-GYN, or AB (Abdominal)
• Experience in the OR and with ultrasound-guided procedures
• At least 1 year of experience beyond education

Work Environment & Culture

• Hardworking, motivated self-starter who is a fast learner
• Compassionate patient care with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to teach and communicate professionally with management
• Adherence to department policies and no engagement in gossip

Scheduling & Policies

• Monday to Thursday schedule, 36 hours per week
• Weekend coverage handled by weekend staff; no on-call required for travelers
• Attendance and PTO policies must be followed
• All exam protocols must be adhered to
• Opportunities for extra shifts within the department
• Dress code: professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts in any color

Additional Notes

• Floating opportunities available within the department
• Breast ultrasound opportunities may be available for those with BCC certification