Ultrasonographer

50340687

• POSITION STANDARDS
  
  
  • • 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:
      
      
      • • 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:
      • • Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%

      
      
      
      
      
    • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
      • • 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
    • 1. Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
         
      2. 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.
         
      3. Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting system.
         
      4. Takes measurements and labels them.
         
      5. Gathers and communicates ultrasound findings to the physician for interpretation.
         
      6. Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.
         
      7. Performs transducer decontamination and maintains log entries, reporting any discrepancies to the Education Coordinator.
         
      8. Performs duties associated with interventional (biopsy) procedures.
         
      9. Modifies billing fields to reflect the exam 9. being performed.
         
      10. Instructs and oversees students, residents, and physician staff in unit's operations.
          
      11. Maintains Ultrasonography equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and/or need for servicing. Ensures quality control procedures are maintained and maintains orderliness of ultrasound laboratory.
          
      12. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  

Min: $37.40

• Area of Interest: Allied Health/Clinical;
• Work Status: 3 10 hour shifts;
• Employment Type: Full Time;
• Job ID: 5893

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