Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•$44

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound, using high-frequency sound waves to help medical and professional personnel detect anatomical abnormalities. The role includes performing and documenting diagnostic and portable ultrasound examinations, assisting with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and color-flow ultrasound, and evaluating the technical quality of images. The technologist prepares patients, supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures; maintains and archives examination records; performs routine equipment care and quality assurance; and provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents. The role also includes patient communication and care tailored to patients’ age, culture, language, literacy, and accessibility needs. Scheduled shifts include holidays and weekends; on-call assignments and overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
One of the following certifications: Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Sonography Certification (ARRT, S), or Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI, RVS).
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures according to departmental format and complete examinations within the allotted time.
Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, scheduling, and other medical-center computer systems.
Perform portable ultrasound examinations.
Perform complex Diagnostic Ultrasound tasks, including assisting physicians with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and 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 pathologic conditions according to standard procedures or techniques.
Maintain ultrasound records, archive and de-archive data as required, and record numerical readings and related data in patient charts and documents.
Calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; 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; take on-call assignments as required by Radiology Department policy; and work overtime as needed to support continued quality patient care.
Follow Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies, as well as organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients’ developmental, cultural, language, educational, literacy, hearing, and visual needs, including communication with parents or primary caregivers as appropriate.
Perform specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand for at least six hours per day.