Ultrasound Technologist
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech / Sonographer

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Ultrasound
• Number of Beds: 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

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in ultrasound specialty (hospital or acute care setting)
• Knowledge of anatomy and pathology with ability to distinguish normal vs abnormal findings
• Basic scanning skills with good understanding of sonographic physics and techniques
• Clinical experience including general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography exposure
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (S) or ARDMS Certification
  • BLS
  • Ultrasonographer License (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 including breast needle placements, carotids, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday to Thursday
• Weekend coverage handled by weekend staff; no on-call required for travel staff
• Opportunities for extra shifts within the department
• Dress Code: Professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts of any color

Personality & Work Style

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

Additional Notes

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

Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this role.