Ultrasonographer 2nd Shift, Putnam, CT

Benefits Summary

• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

The Ultrasonographer, under the direction of the Radiologist, DI Administration and/or Lead Ultrasonographer, 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.

• Move transducer by hand over specified area of body and observe sound wave display on screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Perform abdominal, pelvic, OB‑GYN, transvaginal and small parts sonography; photograph information necessary for interpretation.
• 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.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position for the exam.
• Discuss test findings with the radiologist.
• Enter key test data and patient information into the computer of the U/S equipment to maintain a record of test results.

• Completed 2 years of an approved paramedical school.
• Attended an approved school for Diagnostic Ultrasound or have equivalent experience accepted by the American Society of Ultrasound Technologists, or the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
• Within 1 year of the first day of employment, successfully obtain full ARDMS Certification (including Physics and an additional anatomic-specific registry).
• Earn 30 CME credits every three years as required by the Ultrasound registry.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of working in an Ultrasound environment.
• Experience and registration in all aspects of abdominal, pelvic, OB‑GYN, trans‑vaginal and small parts sonography preferred.
• Required to learn to perform duplex carotid, peri‑vascular, Doppler, stress and trans‑esophageal echocardiography exams under the direction of the Senior Ultrasonographers and Lead Ultrasonographer.
• Proficient in these categories within 9 months of the beginning of training.
• High degree of technical aptitude with an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard, programs and menus.

Day Kimball Health is an affirm­ative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke‑free environment.