ULTRASOUND TECH CWR

Company: Equiliem
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: 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. Essential Generic Job Functions

• Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exams in allotted time.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other systems as added by the Medical Center.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams.
• Conducts complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound to detect anatomical abnormalities, including masses, abscesses, and stones, in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures. Assists physicians with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, and positions patients for each anatomical view.
• Evaluates the technical quality of images. Obtains and processes images of pathogenic conditions according to 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 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 replenishes supplies as required.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Greets in/out 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 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.
  Education Requirement
  Knowledge, Education and Skills Required: Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School. R.D.M.S. registered. 2 years training in Allied Health/College. Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, their function, and operation of each control. Understanding of equipment and computer systems as well as the procedures for equipment service. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation. Maintains CEU Credits. Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  Required Certification/Licensing: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) and BLS - AHA Schedule Notes
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 3 PM to 11:30 PM, totaling five days a week.
  • 1 Holiday/per season.
  • There is no on-call requirement; however, if we cannot find coverage for a shift, we will ask the agency technologist if they are willing to cover one or two shifts. But it is not mandatory.
  • 1 year prior experience in general Ultrasound-Required.
  • Required Certification/Licensing: (ARDMS) and BLS - AHA Radiology Ultrasound/Inpatients and Outpatients.
  • Must be highly reliable and be available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed prior to offer.
  • Must not have alternative jobs that would interfere with HMH schedule.
    Reason
    New Position Certifications & Licenses
    • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
    • BLS - AHA
      Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners. Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
      
      • Medical Insurance
      • Vision & Dental insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • 401K
      • Commuter Benefits
      • Employee Discounts & Rewards
      • Payroll Payment Options

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