What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist, Weekend Nights position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
Under general supervision and in accordance with established departmental procedures, the incumbent operates ultrasound imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images and communicates sonographer impressions to interpreting physicians. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment to adjust scanning techniques for optimal image quality.
The incumbent demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with patients, students, peers, and physicians to ensure patient safety and high-quality care. A solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to professional, respectful, and inclusive behavior with all staff, patients, visitors, and students are essential. The incumbent actively participates in departmental initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
Participation in call, holiday, and shift rotations is required. With appropriate training, the incumbent may rotate between the main campus and community radiology locations based on departmental needs.
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.
Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Diagnostic Imaging required and Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
Experience
Ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations 2-3 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.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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.