Pediatric Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech, Per Diem

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

97d • $33 - $58

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is looking for a per diem Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer to cover available shifts between Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. 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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited CVT school with focus on echocardiography (CAAHEP accredited preferred).
• Registry through CCI or ARDMS Pediatric registry preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Basic proficiency with computer system.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ultrasound exams.
• Follow established protocols to verify, plan, set up, perform, and report appropriate examinations.
• Verify identity and inform and observe patient during procedure to ensure patient education, cooperation, and safety.
• Assist in continuing quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Complete clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests.
• Complete and record all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and other center personnel.
• Maintain a pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel.
• Make recommendations to supervisor on related duties, policies and procedures.
• Enhance environment of teamwork.
• Show motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability with regard to daily duties.
• Engage in problem solving in difficult situations.
• Ask for assistance/guidance when appropriate and accept suggestions in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of impact of individual performance on team.
• Seek to mentor and develop others.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Clean patient areas after each use and assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab.
• Notify supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems.
• Take responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate.
• Clean and maintain all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

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