Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem In Radiology- Ultrasound 23570

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

15h • $43 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Ultrasound Technician.

Requirements

• 2 years of previous hospital experience as an ultrasound technologist required.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Graduation from an approved formal training program in ultra-sound technology and registry eligible required.

Nice To Haves

• RDMS and BS in ultrasound technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs abdominal, vascular, small parts, pelvic, including endovaginal, and obstetrical ultrasound studies.
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Assists the physician with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Disinfects intra cavity probes; obtains patient clinical information from the patient, physician chart and gives verbal and written preliminary reports of sonogram results to physician.
• Maintains records of all procedures performed.
• Assists the physician with localizations for invasive procedures under ultrasound guidance.
• Schedules patients for echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and ultrasound procedures.
• Instructs and provides clinical supervision to Ultrasonography students.
• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Customer Service; respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidentiality, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Functions independently with regard to individualizing each exam relative to clinical history.
• Keeps current regarding developments in trends and techniques of diagnostic sonography by reading technical journals, participating in service education programs, attending conferences, etc.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees