Sonography Technologist-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound equipment, prepare patients for exams, and deliver high-quality diagnostic images across multiple modalities.

You will ensure proper patient identification, adhere to safety standards, and collaborate with care teams to support PRIDE values while maintaining excellent communication with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture diagnostic images across multiple modalities.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound exams and explain procedures beforehand.
• Correlate clinical history with imaging being performed.
• Follow professional and departmental guidelines to ensure imaging accuracy and quality.
• Access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care; troubleshoot equipment.

Job description

Responsible for effective delivery of care to patient in a multi-modality setting by operating US equipment to capture appropriate images.

1. Prepares patients for US exams and explains procedure to patient prior to the exam. Correlates the clinical history with the US exam to be performed.

2. Follows Professional, and Departmental guidelines while performing diagnostic and accurate imaging. Imaging includes Breast, Abdomen, OB/GYN, Renal, Endo-vaginal, Aorta, Testicular, Thyroid, non-vascular limited, and pediatric specific.

3. Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care. Ability to troubleshoot equipment.

4. Practice universal precautions and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.

5. Ensure all images are properly marked and patient identification is accurate.

6. Respond to individual needs of patients and family.

7. Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual.

8. Treat fellow employees in a respectful professional manner demonstrating PRIDE values.

9. Ensure open, respectful communication between peers. Maintains open communication with Manager, Assistant Manager and Business Supervisor. Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.

10. Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.

11. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize. Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.

12. And other duties as assigned by site leadership