Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I - Per Diem (varied shift) HMC/NMC

Atlantic Health System • Hackettstown, NJ

107d • $40

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I at both Hackettstown & Newton Medical Centers. Required hours vary including weekends as needed. Starting rate $40.60/hr.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Registry through CCI or ARDMS: Must be Echo Sonographer I/Registered Sonographer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Basic proficiency with computer system.
• IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) Standard Protocol & utilization of saline & contrast.
• Attends Echo Conference.
• Graduate of an accredited CVT school with focus on echocardiography (CAAHEP accredited preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive ultrasound exams.
• Follows established protocols to verify, plan, set up, perform, and report appropriate examinations.
• Verifies identity and informs and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient education, cooperation, and safety.
• Assists in continuing quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests.
• Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ensures that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel.
• Maintains pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor on related duties, policies and procedures.
• Enhances environment of teamwork.
• Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability with regard to daily duties.
• Engages in problem solving in difficult situations.
• Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of impact of individual performance on team.
• Seeks to mentor and develop others.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab.
• Notifies supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems.
• Takes responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED