Ultrasound Sonographer
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer Travel Opportunity

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 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, carotids, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ultrasound Technologist license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience as an Ultrasound Technologist in a hospital or acute care setting
• Clinical exposure to a wide array of ultrasound types including general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography
• Experience specifically in vascular and OB-GYN sonography
• Certifications: BLS, ARRT (S), ARDMS, RDMS
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and pathology with the ability to distinguish normal versus abnormal findings
• Basic scanning skills with understanding of sonographic physics and techniques
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as RVT, OB-GYN, or AB
• Experience in the OR and 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

Schedule & Other Details

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

Summary

This travel Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer role requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience, NH licensure, and relevant certifications. The position offers a supportive team environment with a variety of procedures and patient populations, working primarily Monday through Thursday with no on-call responsibilities.