Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer – General, Vascular & OB-GYN
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech / Sonographer

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Facility: Catholic Medical Center (HCA Healthcare)
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• Department: Ultrasound, Level A Radiology
• Beds/Rooms: 4 ultrasound rooms
• Staffing:

  • Total staff: 14
  • Day shift: 4 sonographers + supervisor
  • Second shift: 1 sonographer after 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 1 sonographer
• Patient Ratios: 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift
• Equipment: Siemens Acuson S200 & GE Logiq E10
• EMR System: Allscripts
• PACS: InteleRad
• Patient Population: Pediatric to geriatric

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience with diverse ultrasound types
• Knowledge of anatomy and pathology; ability to distinguish normal vs abnormal findings
• Basic scanning skills with understanding of sonographic physics and techniques
• Clinical experience in hospital or acute care settings, including general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography
• Required certifications: BLS, RDMS, NH MIRT Licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as RVT, OB-GYN, AB
• Experience in OR and ultrasound-guided procedures
• At least 1 year of experience beyond education

Typical Procedures Performed

• 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: breast needle placements, carotids, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Work Environment & Culture

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

Additional Information

• Opportunities for extra shifts within the department
• Potential breast ultrasound shifts available (requires BCC certification)
• Dress code: professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts of any color
• Attendance and PTO policies must be followed; all exam protocols strictly adhered to
• Weekends covered by weekend staff; no on-call required for travel staff (call tree in place for permanent staff)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks