What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech, Days position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
Serves as the specialist for advanced and new ultrasound programs and examinations. This position provides guidance to medical sonography students and is a resource to ultrasound staff.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides on-the-job instruction to employees in ultrasound procedures.
-Provides for clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students, instructing and guiding students through ultrasound procedures.
-Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients.
-Explain procedures to patients, taking into consideration physical and emotional needs.
-Independently provides advanced Ultrasound Technologist practitioner procedural activities, which may include echocardiogram, vascular, doppler, etc.
-Records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
-Assists physician in needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc.
Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
NH Radiologic Technologist and Sonographer State License required
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience
Ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required and Leadership experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Salary : $20,000