Ultrasonographer - Radiology Ultrasound

Location: 71 Haynes Street (10627). Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees and includes Manchester Memorial Hospital (a 249-bed community hospital), Rockville General (a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility), a large multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services. The region serves 300,000 people in 19 towns.

About the Role

Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Ultrasonographer performs exams at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail. Conducts a wide variety of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous, small parts, and breast. Assists with interventional procedures. Uses independent judgment, ingenuity, and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images. May be asked to learn and perform pre-brachytherapy mapping and assists in the Operating Room with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations including abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous, small parts, and breast.
• Assist with interventional procedures.
• Obtain quality diagnostic images using independent judgment and acquired knowledge.
• Learn and perform pre-brachytherapy mapping as required.
• Assist in the Operating Room with procedures.
• Share in taking rotational call and holiday hours.
• Travel between multiple work sites as required to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of Diagnostic Sonography approved by the American College of Radiology.
• Certified through the American Society for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) as RDMS (OB or AB), RT(S), RT(VS), RVT, or RVS.
• New graduates must obtain RDMS certification within one year of hire or within 24 months of their graduation date, whichever is less.
• Maintain all qualifications from the American College of Radiology accreditation requirements for Ultrasound and/or RT(S) continuing education requirements.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment.
• Minimum of one year experience working within a Medical Imaging Department doing diagnostic and/or vascular Sonography is preferred.
• Experience working with and caring for all age groups of patients.
• Complete knowledge of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and universal safety protection as it relates to Radiology practice.
• Fluent in English to effectively read and understand patient monitors and procedures ordered.
• Frequent communication with patients from all age groups, nursing stations, physicians, and co-workers.
• Bilingual capabilities in Spanish are desirable but not required.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites.