Description

American Traveler is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer for a 13-week travel assignment requiring active NH licensure and at least 1 year of diverse ultrasound experience in a hospital or acute care setting.

Details

• Ultrasound department with 4 ultrasound rooms
• Unit staffed with 14 team members including 4 day-shift sonographers plus a supervisor, 1 second-shift sonographer after 7:30pm, and 1 night-shift sonographer
• Patient ratio of approximately 8-10 patients per 8-hour shift
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric
• Equipment includes Siemens Acuson S2000 and GE Logiq E10 ultrasound machines
• EMR system is Allscripts and PACS system is InteleRad
• Schedule is Friday to Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Weekends covered by weekend position staff
• No on-call requirement; call tree used for permanent full-time staff only
• Opportunities for extra shifts within the department, including Breast ultrasound opportunities at BCC

Requirements

• Active NH license required prior to submission, if applicable
• BLS and RDMS certifications required
• At least 1 year of experience across a wide array of ultrasound types
• Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting required
• Some exposure to general, vascular, and OB-GYN sonography required
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and pathology with ability to distinguish normal from abnormal findings
• Basic scanning skills with solid understanding of sonographic physics and techniques
• Preferred certifications include RVT, OB-GYN, and AB
• Preferred experience in the OR and with ultrasound-guided procedures
• Preferred 1 year of experience beyond education
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration; Canadian SSNs not accepted
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, FNAs (thyroid, parotid, lymph node), soft tissue mass or lymph node biopsies, liver and renal biopsies, drainages (abscess, cyst, hematoma, gallbladder), and thrombin injections
• OR-based procedures may include breast needle placements, carotid studies, D&Cs, and prostate biopsies
• Ideal candidates are hardworking, motivated, adaptable, and strong communicators who work well independently and as part of a team
• Must adhere to department attendance, PTO, and exam protocol policies
• Dress code allows any color of professional, clean scrubs or radiology-themed t-shirts
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• One professional reference required for consideration