Per Diem - Technician Ultrasound (Overnight Shift)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 38,366 - 57,542; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust benefits with health and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a part-time Technician Ultrasound to perform routine sonographic exams in various settings. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and registration in sonography. This position promises a dynamic working environment and offers a competitive salary range of $27.85-$41.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program or Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology required.
• 1-2 years of experience which may include program and clinical externships.
• ARDMS or CCI registry required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sonographic exams in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Utilize specialized equipment to produce sonographic images.
• Enter patient-related information into hospital databases.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology

Accredited program in Cardiac Sonography

Job description

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Job Description

Responsible for performing routine sonographic exams in either an inpatient and/or outpatient setting in accordance with established protocols for positioning, image quality, and ALARA principles. Utilizes a variety of specialized equipment to produce sonographic images, as well as computers and various software programs to enter patient related information into hospital databases. Contributes to the overall excellence of the department through commitment to personal excellence in technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of an accredited program in Cardiac Sonography or an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology with a certificate from an accredited school required.
• At least one to two years of experience which may include program and clinical externships in related field.
• ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers) registry required at time of hire or within 12 months of hire or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) registry required at time of hire or within 12 months of hire.
• Requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth experience based knowledge of cardiac sonography.
• Requires the ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

New York City Metropolitan Area $27.85-$41.77