Lead Sonography Technologist

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking an Ultrasound Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the diagnostic imaging staff and oversee ultrasound services for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves directing work, coordinating workflow, and liaising between management, staff and physicians to ensure efficient patient care.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's/Technical Degree in imaging, state licensure in Diagnostic Sonography, ARDMS/ARRT registration, BLS/CPR, and RVT

Qualifications

• Associate's or technical degree in imaging or related field.
• Current state licensure in Diagnostic Sonography and ARDMS/ARRT registration.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Sonography or imaging.

Responsibilities

• Act as the contact person for ultrasound technologists.
• Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound techniques.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns.
• Ensure adequate ultrasound supply levels.
• Report equipment failures to the appropriate departments.
• Prioritize tasks, train staff, and manage staff competency.
• Develop and implement ultrasound policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and expedite care by adjusting staff schedules.
• Maintain and coordinate the daily staff schedule.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff leadership

Problem solving

Patient communication

Education

Associate's / Technical Degree in imaging or related field

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

State licensure in Diagnostic Sonography

ARDMS or ARRT registration

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the diagnostic imaging staff in alignment with the mission, values and goals of the organization. Gives work direction to assigned personnel and participates in the operation of providing ultrasound diagnostic services to both inpatients and outpatients. Serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 1. Acts as the contact person for ultrasound technologists.
• 2. Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique.
• 3. Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• 4. Ensures ultrasound-related supply levels are always adequate.
• 5. Reports any equipment failures to the concerned department(s).
• 6. Prioritizes and disseminates tasks to others, trains staff in established and new procedures, ensures clinical staff competency and protocol, coordinates employee time off requests with operational needs and resolves departmental operational problems.
• 7. Participates in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to ultrasound.
• 8. Coordinates patient flow and expedites patient care by coordinating workflow within the department, problem solving and adapting staff schedules for volumes of the day.
• 9. Maintains the daily staff schedule for all positions, coordinating coverage for vacations, sick time, etc.
• 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 1. Associate's /Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience in imaging or a related field.
• 2. Current applicable state licensure in Diagnostic Sonography and national registration in Sonography (ARDMS or ARRT).
• 3. BLS/CPR Certification.
• 4. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification.
• 5. 4 years experience in Sonography, imaging services or related field.

Preferred:

• 1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in imaging or related fields.
• 2. 6 years of experience in the appropriate modality field of imaging or related fields.
• 3. 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026."
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package

that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we "child-size" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along with Goryeb Children's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.