Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer)
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer - Radiology

Overview

• Employment type: Travel
• Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Schedule: Friday to Sunday
• Unit: Ultrasound, Radiology department
• Rooms: 4 ultrasound rooms
• Staff: 14 total
• Patient population: Pediatric to geriatric
• Patient ratio: 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift

Staffing by Shift

• Day shift: 4 sonographers plus a supervisor
• Second shift: 1 sonographer, staffed after 7:30 p.m.
• Night shift: 1 sonographer

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ultrasound Technologist license in New Hampshire
• Ultrasound Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (S)
• ARDMS
• RDMS
• BLS
• Experience working with vascular patients
• Experience working with OB-GYN patients
• Experience in an acute care setting

Equipment

• Siemens Acuson S200 and GE Logiq E10

Typical Procedures

• Thoracenteses, paracenteses, FNAs (thyroids, parotids, lymph nodes), soft tissue mass or lymph node biopsies, liver and renal biopsies, drainages (abscesses, cysts, hematomas, gallbladders), thrombin injections, and similar procedures
• OR procedures: breast needle placements, carotids, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Floating and Extra Shifts

• Extra shifts are available within the department.
• Breast ultrasound opportunities may be available if desired.

Weekends and On-Call

• Weekends are covered by weekend position staff.
• No call. A call tree applies to permanent full-time staff for critical staffing needs.

Expectations

• Attendance and PTO request policies must be followed.
• All exam protocols must be adhered to.

Dress Code

• Any color professional, clean-appearing scrubs, or radiology-themed t-shirts

Best Personality Fit

• Hard working, willing to learn, motivated self-starter, fast learner
• Considerate of others, compassionate patient care
• Works well on a team and independently, willing to teach
• Does not engage in gossip, communicates appropriately with management, adheres to department policies