Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Sonographer Vascular and General? At Catholic Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Vascular and General Sonographer performs diagnostic medical ultrasound examinations as requested by referring physicians. To create a therapeutic environment for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients and their families. To carry out functions in a manner consistent with total quality care.
Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures.
- Perform ultrasound studies according to established guidelines.
- Operate complex ultrasound imaging equipment.
- Participate in reading sessions with physicians.
- Assist in training of new Sonographers and other medical staff.
- Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies. Reassure the patient at all times and be sensitive to the comfort and needs of the patients.
- Correlation of the clinical history with the test to be performed.
- Consultation with the referring physician regarding patient’s previous history and decision of appropriate ultrasound procedure required when necessary.
- Perform ultrasound studies: abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, neurological and vascular according to established guidelines (ACR).
- Operate complex ultrasound imaging equipment pertinent to department, Dexa, Mammographic, CAD computer assisted.
- Utilize ancillary devices, laser camera, VAC assist BX, to obtain permanent record of examinations.
- Select proper transducer and frequency for performance of examination.
- Recognize the significance of all structures that are visualized at all times, to differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
- Recognize electronic equipment limitations.
- Must be able to determine if the anatomy is normal or abnormal and if deemed abnormal, to be able to delineate the abnormality and to extend the scope of the study appropriately.
- Ability to deviate from normal technique when necessary and to develop better techniques to keep the department up to date.
- Provide technical and nursing aid for surgical biopsy aspiration procedures.
- Participate in reading session with physician and contribute technical and professional knowledge to the final diagnostic impression or report.
- Continuous review of anatomy and physiology and the effect of disease processes with relation to ultrasound.
- Assist in Quality Assurance reviews.
- Maximize use of the Radiology Information System, utilizing computers, terminals, and other office equipment for efficient performance.
- Maintain order and cleanliness of equipment and ultrasound area.
- Review of pathology, surgical and follow up with referring physicians to correlate patients’ progress and provide means of reviewing accuracy of ultrasound examination.
- Evaluate new products and equipment for possible future use.
- Research, develop and formulate new techniques for ultrasound procedures.
- Assist in training of new Sonographers and at times, direct orientation of new techniques, research projects, and in-service education of other medical staff members. Provide demonstrations of ultrasound equipment for staff and visitors.
- Instruct student Sonographers in patient evaluation and ultrasound examination technique.
- Assist in providing training in Diagnostic Ultrasound for Radiologic Technology students, and Radiologic Technologists.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned or requested.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Sonographer
- Associate Degree Required
- (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or (ARRT-S) Sonography License required
- State of New Hampshire Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy License required
- Vascular Registry Required
- 1+ year ultrasound experience preferred
Benefits
Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Shape the future of healthcare at Catholic Medical Center.
Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.
As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Sonographer Vascular and General opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
