Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Ultrasonographer

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Concord, NH (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

30 hours per week - Concord, NH

Performs a wide variety of ultrasound examinations which include abdominal, soft tissues, lower extremity DVT, general obstetrical examinations as well as MFM, Women's Imaging, and ultrasound guided biopsies.

Responsibilities

  • Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
  • Operates ultrasonography equipment to perform examination. Evaluates accuracy and quality of scan results. Reviews patient record for prior findings/test results to aid in determining exam completeness.
  • Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting system.
  • Takes measurements and labels them.
  • Gathers and communicates ultrasound findings to the physician for interpretation.
  • Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.
  • Performs transducer decontamination and maintains log entries, reporting any discrepancies to the Education Coordinator.
  • Performs duties associated with interventional (biopsy) procedures.
  • Modifies billing fields to reflect the exam being performed.
  • Instructs and oversees students, residents, and physician staff in unit's operations.
  • Maintains Ultrasonography equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and/or need for servicing. Ensures quality control procedures are maintained and maintains orderliness of ultrasound laboratory.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • Graduate of accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and registry eligible required.
    • Minimum one (1) year of experience performing a wide range of general and specialty ultrasound exams preferred.
    • Experience in high-risk OB, advanced abdominal imaging, complex infertility, and guided biopsies preferred.
    • Possesses a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and/or physiological data.
    • Competent in Ultrasound reporting systems.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required within 30 days of hire date.
    • Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
    • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS- AB) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics & Gynecology (RDMS-OBGYN) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS - BR) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - (RDMS)
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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