Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune City, NJ

1d•$44

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities. Candidates must have experience in perinatal scanning. Certification in Nuchal Translucency is preferred. Certification in Fetal echo cardiology a plus.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, their function, and operation of each control.
Understanding of equipment and computer systems as well as the procedures for equipment service.
Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
ARDMS Certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
Nuchal Translucency Certification within 90 days of entering position.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience at a Maternal Fetal Medicine practice.
Fetal Echocardiography Certification.

Responsibilities

Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
Performs portable ultrasound exams.
Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures.
Determines, prepares, and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view.
Evaluates technical quality of images.
Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving, and de-archiving data as required.
Calculates, compiles, and records data from numerical readings on patient`s charts and related documents.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Stocks and replenishes supplies as required.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and /or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.