Ultrasonographer - Registered - 32 hours- First Shift
Full Time
Putnam, CT 06260
Posted
Job description
Job Title - Registered Ultrasonographer
Department - Diagnostic Services - Ultrasound Department
Position Type: Staff
Hours/Week: 32 Hours (9:00am-5:30pm)
Weekends: as needed
Job ID 172001SON5523
Job Summary
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients for diagnosis of disease.
Essential Responsibilities
- Move transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observe sound wave display on screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Perform abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, transvaginal and small parts sonography. Photograph information necessary for interpretation.
- Key test data and patient information into computer of U/S equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Discuss test findings with the radiologist.
- Explain procedure to the patient. Instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for exam.
- Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients for diagnosis of disease.
Qualifications
Education
- Completed two years of an approved paramedical school required.
- Attended an approved school for Diagnostic Ultrasound or have equivalent experience which is accepted by the American Society of Ultrasound Technologists or the American Institute of Ultrasound in medicine is also required.
- Within one year of the first day of employment, employee must successfully obtain full ARDMS Certification (including Physics and an additional anatomic specific registry).
- Must earn 30 CME credits every three years as required by the ultrasound registry.
- CPR - Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification / equivalent within three months of hire is required.
Experience
- One - Two years working in an Ultrasound environment required.
- Vascular and/or Cardiac Experience preferred.
- Experience and registration in all aspects of abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, trans-vaginal and small parts sonography preferred.
- Required learn to perform duplex carotid, peri-vascular, doppler, stress and trans-esophageal echocardiography and exams under the direction of the Senior Ultrasonographers and Lead Ultrasonographer.
- Proficient in these categories within nine months of the beginning of training is required.
Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare’s comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. I
ts website is daykimball.org.
Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
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