Sonography Technologist, Full Time Evenings, Newton, NJ

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a qualified Ultrasound Technician to perform a range of ultrasound exams including general, small parts, vascular and OB/GYN per department protocols. The role supports ultrasound-guided interventional procedures and requires timely communication with radiologists.

The candidate must maintain CME credits, comply with HIPAA and hospital policies, and work as part of a team with radiologists and nurses, including on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Maintains CMEs to keep current license and/or certifications.
• Adheres to hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Communicates findings to radiologists in a timely manner.
• Works on a team with Radiologists and Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Performs general, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN ultrasound exams per hospital and department protocols.
• Assists in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures (biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, drainages).
• Informs Lead Sonographer of machine malfunctions and coordinates service during breakdowns.
• Proficient with Radiology IT systems including RIS/PACS and EPIC Radiant; follows downtime procedures.
• Maintains quality by completing examinations within appropriate timeframes; follows QA/PI indicators and AH policy.
• Adheres to PRIDE values, HIPAA regulations and infection prevention standards.

Tools

RIS/PACS

EPIC Radiant

Job description

Performs general, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN ultrasounds exams per Hospital and Department protocols; Assist in ultrasound guided interventional procedures, including biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis and drainages; Communicates pathology and or positive findings to the reading Radiologists in a timely manner .

• Performs general, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN ultrasounds exams per Hospital and Department protocols.
• Functions on a team of Radiologists and Nurses performing ultrasound guided interventional procedures, Including biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis and drainages.
• Informs Lead Sonographer of any malfunction of machines; In the absence of the Lead Sonographer, calls appropriate department for servicing of the equipment during breakdowns to ensure proper functioning.
• Proficient in the use of Radiology IT systems including RIS/PACS and EPIC Radiant; Understands and follow the Department downtime process and procedures.
• Maintains appropriate CMEs to keep current license and/or certifications; Ensures all procedures performed in the department are of optimal quality and appropriate area is scanned; Completes all examinations in an appropriate timeframe; When scheduled for on call duties responds within AH policy guidelines; Understands the ultrasound department's QA/PI indicators check email regularly and responds accordingly.
• Adheres to all hospital policies, PRIDE values, HIPAA regulations and infection prevention standards