The Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging procedures and related techniques under the supervision of medical staff. They are responsible for assessing patients, preparing them for procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation of patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of a CAAHEP-approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and hold or be eligible for ARDMS or ARRT certification. A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and licensure by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy are also required.
professional certificateBasic Life SupportPatient careClinical assessmentPatient educationEquipment operationSafety protocolsMedical documentationDiagnostic proceduresARRT certificationARDMS certificationUltrasound imaging
Job description
Summary Under the supervision of the Director, Chairman, Manager, or Chief, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner.
Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Education Graduate of, or within six months of graduation, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Two year course in a patient care related allied health field prior to Diagnostic Medical SonographerEducation preferred.
Certification, Registration & Licensure Registration required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (US) or registry eligible OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S) or eligible.
Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Licensure required: Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Certification required to obtain: ARDMS required within 2 years of hire.
Experience None required.
Responsibilities Performs Ultrasound, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.
Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs.
Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
Actively engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives.
Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Physical and Work Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT.
The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, stand, and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, drive, kneel, sit, and squat.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation.
The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission.
CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices.
The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award).
After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL.
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