Sonography Technologist

Atlantic Health; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment and acquire diagnostic images. The role involves analyzing images to aid doctors in diagnosing and treating conditions.

The candidate will set up, adjust, and manually maneuver transducers; perform routine and complex studies; ensure high-quality image submission to PACS; maintain a clean, compliant department, and report equipment issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Operates ultrasound equipment and manual transducers to perform exams.
• Assesses image quality and makes adjustments to optimize results.
• Applies safety standards and quality control procedures in daily work.
• Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Transducer handling

Image analysis

Quality control

Safety standards

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.