Ultrasonographer

at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Job Description

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

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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
• Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.

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. Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting sy To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account