• Ultrasonographer Technologist

    Dartmouth Health (New London, NH)


    Overview

     

    Provides diagnostic imaging services according to accepted standards and protocols and assures patient safety during procedures

    Responsibilities

    General Diagnostic Procedures:

    * Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department.

    * Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs.

    * Uses all equipment properly and in a manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock.

    * Selects appropriate equipment for each individual ultrasound exam.

    * Adjusts the equipment controls and selects the correct transducer according to the organ being examined.

    * Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately.

    * Maintains a working knowledge of the PAC’s System.

    * Working knowledge of CD Burning.

    * Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner.

    * Transports patients to and from the department.

    * Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

    * Able to note when order and inclination will not be correct.

    Administrative:

    * Uses computer to access reports.

    * Follows protocols for releasing of images.

    * Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.

    * Works with administrative support for invasive procedure scheduling

    * Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs.

    * Participates in annual surveys and inspections

    * Able to teach/aid students.

    Special Testing

    * Demonstrates competency on performing all ultrasound procedures and use of the equipment.

    * Demonstrates knowledge of AS reporting system.

    * Follows proper protocol for the Trophon Disinfection System.

    * Assists with the ultrasound accreditation process.

    Qualifications

    * Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

    * 0-1 year experience in Ultrasound in a hospital setting preferred

    * Registered/licensed with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), with RVT (registered vascular technologist) certification

    * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    * Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging/Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire

     

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

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    Board of Medical Imaging/Radiation Therapy in the State of New HampshireREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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    (BLS) Basic Life SupportREQUIRED REGISTRATION(S):

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    American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

     

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    Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

    * Area of Interest:Allied Health

    * Pay Range:$37.40/Hr. - $59.84/Hr.

    * FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)

    * Job ID:35211

     

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