Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I (ECHO) Per Diem

Atlantic Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, TN, is seeking a skilled ultrasound professional to perform comprehensive exams and maintain patient records. The role requires certifications including BLS and a registry from CCI or ARDMS. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be committed to maintaining a clean environment while ensuring patient safety. The position emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement in quality assurance and performance.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Registry through CCI or ARDMS.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ultrasound exams following established protocols.
• Complete clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and patients in a pleasant manner.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Engage in teamwork, problem-solving, and mentoring others.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective verbal and written skills

Basic proficiency with computer system

Education

Registry through CCI or ARDMS

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Echo Sonographer I certification

Registered Sonographer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive ultrasound exams. Follows established protocols to verify, plan, set up, perform, and report appropriate examinations. Verifies identity and informs and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient education, cooperation, and safety. Assists in continuing quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests. Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Ensures that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel. Maintains pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel. Makes recommendations to supervisor on related duties, policies and procedures.
• Enhances environment of teamwork. Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability with regard to daily duties. Engages in problem solving in difficult situations. Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner. Demonstrates understanding of impact of individual performance on team. Seeks to mentor and develop others.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab. Notifies supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems. Takes responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate. Cleans and maintains all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Registry through CCI or ARDMS
• Training/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written skills. Basic proficiency with computer system
• Echo Sonographer I
• Registered Sonographer

Note: This description includes required qualifications and responsibilities for the ultrasound role. It does not include promotional or non-job content.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Important: Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. This posting may include information about benefits, which is not a guarantee of future benefits or eligibility.