Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking an Echo Sonographer I to perform comprehensive echocardiography studies following IAC protocol and using saline and contrast agents where appropriate.

You will verify patient identity, set up and run examinations, report results promptly, and maintain patient privacy in a collaborative lab environment with ongoing quality assurance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Sonographer.
• Follows IAC Standard Protocol during echocardiography.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive echo exams according to established protocols.
• Completes and records all testing information accurately and promptly.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and center staff in a professional manner.
• Contributes to teamwork and problem solving in daily duties.
• Keeps the lab area clean and equipment maintained and stocked.

Education

Registered Sonographer

Job description

Echo Sonographer I

Perform comprehensive echo studies based on IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) Standard Protocol & utilization of saline & contrast agents.
Registered Sonographer

• Performs comprehensive echo 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.