Ultrasonographer

• POSITION STANDARDS
  
  
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    • 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.
    
    
    
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
    
    
    
    • Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
    
    
    
    • Required to obtain Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) prior to employment; and Abdomen (AB) specialty required within 1 year of employment.
    
    
    
    • Must maintain active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in specialty areas.
    
    
    
    
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

    • Physical Activity:

      
      

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        • Sitting - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Standing - 34% to 66%
        
        
        
        • Walking - 34% to 66%
        
        
        
        • Bending - 34% to 66%
        
        
        
        • Squatting - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Crouching - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Kneeling - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Reaching - 34% to 66%
        
        
        
        
    • Upper Extremity:

      
      

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        • Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
        
        
        
        
    • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

      
      

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        • Initial push up to a maximum of 46 lbs - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Initial pull up to a maximum of 46 lbs - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
        
        
        
        • Sustained pull up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 1% to 33%
        
        
        
        • Lift up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
        
        
        
        • Carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
        
        
        
        
• PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
  
  
  • Position Objective

    • Performs ultrasound examinations which include, 3D & 4D imaging with multiple imaging modalities, including high-risk
      gynecological/obstetrical examinations/procedures, infertility, and complex ultrasound guided biopsies.

      
      
  • Performance Expectation

    
    

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      • 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 9. 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.

      
      
      
      

Min: $37.40
Max: $59.84