Ultrasound Technologist
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 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

Job Description

• Weekend night shifts
• Typical procedures include thoracentesis, paracentesis, fine needle aspirations (thyroids, parotids, lymph nodes), soft tissue masses or lymph node biopsies, liver & renal biopsies, drainages (abscesses, cysts, hematomas, gallbladders), thrombin injections, breast needle placements, carotid ultrasounds, D&Cs, prostate biopsies
• Opportunities for extra shifts within the department
• No on-call required for weekend staff; call tree in place for permanent full-time staff for critical staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ultrasound experience with a wide array of exposure to various types of ultrasound
• Recent ultrasound technologist experience within the last year
• Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting with exposure to general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (S) or ARDMS
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

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

Personality & Work Style

• Hardworking, motivated self-starter, fast learner
• Compassionate patient care
• Team player who can also work independently
• Willing to teach and learn
• Professional communication and adherence to department policies
• Avoids gossip and maintains a positive work environment

Dress Code

• Professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts in any color

Additional Notes

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