Sonography Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to perform imaging using ultrasound equipment across multiple body systems. You will acquire, analyze, and provide diagnostic images to support physician decisions, while ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

The role emphasizes setting up equipment, performing routine and complex studies, quality control, and compliance with regulatory standards, with a strong focus on imaging quality and timely PACS submission.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree with sciences and anatomy.
• Certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography completed.
• RDMS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts equipment; manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies; assists in various imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning; reports problems or malfunctions.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS with correct patient data/history.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department, including rooms and storage areas.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

RDMS certified

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in sciences and anatomy

Certificate in diagnostic medical sonography

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for using imaging equipment and ultrasound to form images of many parts of the body. They are trained to acquire and analyze these sonographic images. These images are used to help doctors diagnose and treat many medical conditions.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
2. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
3. Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
4. Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
5. Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
6. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
7. Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
8. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Either an associate degree or Bachelor's Degree, with coursework in the sciences and anatomy.
• Should have completed a certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography.
• Must be RDMS certified. #LI-AM1

ABOUT US

AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health.

Our Business Units

• AtHome Medical - a Durable Medical Equipment Company, combining professional services and high-quality medical products.
• Atlantic Private Care Services - a private duty Nursing and Home Health Aide service provider, servicing the NJ counties of Morris, Essex, Union and Sussex.
• Real Estate Division - Commercial Property and Residential Housing ownership and management services for AHSIC and Atlantic Health.
• MSO - Management Services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, such as Atlantic Mobile Health/ Atlantic Ambulance, Primary Care Partners, Atlantic Health Partners, AHS ACO LLC, and others.
• Eagle Ambulance - a private ambulance company.
• Joint Ventures - Investment interests with various healthcare organizations.
• AHa! Innovation Center - an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena.

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

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.