Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking an Echo Sonographer I in Morristown, NJ. This role involves performing comprehensive ultrasound exams and ensuring patient education and cooperation during procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Sonographer, with experience in IAC Standard Protocol and the ability to maintain a clean work environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with physicians and other personnel.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Sonographer.
• Knowledge of IAC Standard Protocol.
• Ability to attend Echo Conference.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Registered Sonographer

Job description

Position

Echo Sonographer I

Key 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 a pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel. Makes recommendations to the supervisor on related duties, policies, and procedures.
• Enhances the 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 the impact of individual performance on the 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 the 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 & Certifications

• IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) Standard Protocol & utilization of saline & contrast
• Attends Echo Conference
• Registered Sonographer