Ultrasound Technician in Haverhill, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

Position Summary:

Provides health care services and imaging modalities to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care (newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

Education and Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent training as specified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Certification by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) with an RDMS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification Sonography with RT (S) designation.
• BLS is required.
• For technologists primarily performing vascular sonography: current ARDMS registered certification in Vascular Technology with RVT designation and/or current CCI registered certification as a Registered Vascular Specialist with RVS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification in Vascular Sonography with RT(VS) designation.
• One to three years’ experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s).