Sonography Technologist-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Per Diem

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a sonographer who uses imaging equipment and ultrasound to form images of the body. The role involves acquiring and analyzing these sonographic images to help doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

You will set up and adjust equipment, maneuver transducers, perform routine and complex studies, and ensure high-quality images are submitted to PACS with proper patient data.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts equipment; manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is functioning; reports problems and locks/out equipment when needed.
• Submits high-quality images to PACS with correct lead markers and patient data/history.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department including rooms, storage, dressing areas and film storage.
• Maintains regulatory compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

• 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. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• 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.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.