Ultrasound Technologist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health•North Bergen, NJ

4d•$44

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound, using high-frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities. The role includes performing diagnostic and portable ultrasound exams, assisting with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and color-flow ultrasound, preparing patients and equipment, and evaluating and processing images. The technologist also completes documentation and clerical tasks, maintains equipment and supplies, and provides technical instruction to students, employees, and medical residents. The role requires scheduled shifts that include holidays and weekends, overtime as needed, and on-call assignments as required by department policy.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including potentially Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Lift at least 25 lbs., push and pull at least 50 lbs., and stand at least 6 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures according to departmental format and complete exams within the allotted time.
Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
Perform portable ultrasound exams and other complex Diagnostic Ultrasound tasks.
Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and perform color-flow ultrasound as required.
Determine, prepare, and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures; explain procedures; and measure and position patients for each anatomical view.
Evaluate image quality and obtain and process images of pathogenic conditions according to standard procedures or techniques.
Maintain records of ultrasound exams, archive and de-archive data, and record numerical readings in patient charts and related documents.
Calibrate, clean, and perform routine equipment maintenance; clean and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment; and replenish supplies.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
Greet patients using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; provide overtime as needed; and fulfill on-call assignments as required by department policy.
Follow Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, Punctuality, and Medical Center Organizational Competencies standards.
Identify patient population needs and adapt care and communication to patients’ age, culture, language, hearing, vision, developmental, educational, and literacy needs.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.