Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

1d•$51

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Ultrasound Technologist provides health care services for inpatients and outpatients of the University Hospital/DOC through the applications of non-ionizing radiation (sound waves to create images). The technologist performs general, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular ultrasound procedures for the interpretation of a licensed practitioner. The patient population ranges from newborn to maturity. Exercise professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved Ultrasound Program. ARDMS certification required, and current active registration required.
Annual fit testing required.
Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

Responsibilities

Ensures correct patient identity 100% of the time by verbally verifying patient name and date of birth and comparing those responses to what is printed on the exam requisition.
Prepares patient for procedure 100% of the time by explaining procedure according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety, and optimize desired results.
Positions patient in accordance with established protocols or approved physician instructions, employing immobilization devices, as reviewed in random critiques of images by radiologist or QC Technologist.
Determines proper and satisfactory ultrasound technique – appropriate probes, reviews random images/studies by radiologist or Chief Technologist for quality control.
Verified informed consent where required 100% of the time, as indicated by retrospective reviews of consent form presence in the chart for specific special procedures – biopsy exams.
The technologist will ensure 100% of the time that all procedures performed by him/her are “completed” in the RIS system and “verified” in PACS after the study is complete and finalized. No more than 3 un – “completed” studies will be allowed in any 12-month period, as verified by review of RIS management reports.
With conditions permitting as defined by the lead tech, each technologist is expected to perform and complete and average of 8-10 routine exams over the course of an eight-hour shift 100% of the time, as verified by RIS management reports.