Ultrasound Technologist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Ultrasound Technologist positions on the Day or Evening shift who accept a job offer on or before July 22, 2026.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Registered Vascular Technologist Certification (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification (RDMS) or Sonography Certification (ARRT, S) or Registered Vascular Specialist Certification (CCI, RVS)
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center.
Performs portable ultrasound exams.
Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Assist physicians with Ultrasound guided Interventional procedures, and color-flow ultrasound as required.
Determines, prepares, and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, measures and position patients for each anatomical view.
Evaluates technical quality of images. Obtains and processes images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
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.
Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment. Stocks and replenish supplies as required.
Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
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.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.