Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech II - IP

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks an Echo Sonographer II to perform comprehensive ultrasound examinations, verify patient identity, educate and monitor safety, and report findings accurately.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI registry and BLS certification, along with excellent interpersonal and documentation skills to support physicians and the care team. Collaboration, quality assurance, and patient-centered care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must possess registry through CCI or ARDMS and BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications are essential.
• Proficiency with computer systems and medical record documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ultrasound examinations following established protocols.
• Verify patient identity, educate and monitor patient safety during procedures.
• Record all testing information accurately and report critical results promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI Registry

BLS certification

Job description

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.

Identifies own learning needs and responds to department needs. Identifies, acts on and maintains a record of meetings, etc. to upgrade personal / professional growth. Attends in-services, lab and departmental meetings. Strives to increase proficiency in testing and other lab procedures. Suggests new, changing, more efficient or economical techniques, procedures, and processes.

Echo Sonographer II

Includes skills of Sonographer Level 1+ Strain & Pedoff, Basic 3D, Stress Echo

Consistently takes initiative to develop professionally; Positive attitude; Increased engagement; shift from internal focus to external team/department/org. ; demonstrates HRO culture by identifying patient safety issues

Position Qualifications Required:

• Registry through CCI or ARDMS
• Training/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Skills/Activities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written skills. Basic proficiency with computer system

Echo Sonographer II Registered Sonographer