Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform routine sonographic exams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology and certification within 12 months of hire. The ideal candidate will utilize specialized equipment to ensure high-quality imaging and maintain patient databases.

St. Joseph's Health offers a range of benefits including competitive salary, health plans, retirement options, and education reimbursement. Join a team recognized for excellence in healthcare and contribute to our commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ARDMS registration or CCI certificate required within 12 months of hire.
• Strong analytical ability to solve problems using technical principles.
• Ability to explain technical procedures to patients and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sonographic exams

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology or related field

Tools

Specialized sonography equipment

Computer software for patient data

Job description

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 two to three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology or closely related field. ARDMS registration (American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers Registration) required or CCI certificate (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Certificate) required 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. Requires the ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families.

Echocardiography Department: Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of two to three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology or closely related field. RDMS registration (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration) required or CCI certificate (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Certification) required within 12 months of hire in the specific modality. Requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth experience based knowledge. 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.