Sonography Technologist Per Diem

Atlantic Health System • Clark, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for effective delivery of care to patient in a multi-modality setting by operating US equipment to capture appropriate images. At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ; Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ; Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ; Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ; Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ; Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ; Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ; Atlantic Medical Group; Atlantic Visiting Nurse; Atlantic Mobile Health; Atlantic Rehabilitation. We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we "child-size" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along with Goryeb Children's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.

Requirements

• Operating US equipment to capture appropriate images.
• Correlates the clinical history with the US exam to be performed.
• Performing diagnostic and accurate imaging.
• Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Practice universal precautions and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.
• Ensure all images are properly marked and patient identification is accurate.
• Respond to individual needs of patients and family.
• Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual.
• Treat fellow employees in a respectful professional manner demonstrating PRIDE values.
• Ensure open, respectful communication between peers.
• Maintains open communication with Manager, Assistant Manager and Business Supervisor.
• Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for US exams and explains procedure to patient prior to the exam. Correlates the clinical history with the US exam to be performed.
• Follows Professional, and Departmental guidelines while performing diagnostic and accurate imaging. Imaging includes Breast, Abdomen, OB/GYN, Renal, Endo-vaginal, Aorta, Testicular, Thyroid, non-vascular limited, and pediatric specific.
• Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care. Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Practice universal precautions and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.
• Ensure all images are properly marked and patient identification is accurate.
• Respond to individual needs of patients and family.
• Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual.
• Treat fellow employees in a respectful professional manner demonstrating PRIDE values.
• Ensure open, respectful communication between peers. Maintains open communication with Manager, Assistant Manager and Business Supervisor. Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize. Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.
• And other duties as assigned by site leadership.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed