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Ultrasound Technologist

Unit Information

Location: Manchester, NH

Unit Details:

• Ultrasound Rooms: 4
• Staff: 14 total, including:
• Day Shift: 4 sonographers (plus supervisor)
• Second Shift: 1 sonographer after 7:30 PM
• Night Shift: 1 sonographer
• Patient Ratios: 8-10 in an 8-hour shift
• Equipment: Siemens Acuson S200 & GE Logiq E10
• EMR: Allscripts
• PACS: InteleRad
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to geriatrics

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• At least one year of experience in various types of ultrasound
• Strong track record with past employers and positive references
• Knowledge of anatomy and pathology with the ability to distinguish normal from abnormal findings
• Basic scanning skills and understanding of sonographic physics and techniques
• Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting with exposure to general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography

Preferred Skills:

• Additional certifications (e.g., RVT, OB-GYN, AB)
• Experience in the Operating Room and with ultrasound procedures
• 1 year of experience beyond education

Typical Procedures

• Thoras, paras, FNAs (thyroids, parotids, lymph nodes), soft tissue masses or lymph node biopsies, liver & renal biopsies, drainages (abscesses, cysts, hematomas, gallbladders), thrombin injections
• Operating Room: breast needle placements, carotids, D&Cs, prostate biopsies

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Hardworking and motivated self-starter
• Fast learner and compassionate in patient care
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to teach and adhere to departmental policies
• Professional communication with management and colleagues
• Respectful and considerate of others

Additional Information

Dress Code: Professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts.

Unit Policies: Attendance and PTO request policies must be followed. All exam protocols need to be adhered to.

Weekend Coverage: Positions are covered by weekend staff; no on-call required.

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