Sonography Technologist Per Diem

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Clark, NJ is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound equipment, capture high-quality images, and correlate clinical history with the exam. You will work in a multi-modality setting to ensure accurate imaging across breast, abdomen, OB/GYN, renal, and pediatric studies.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, following department guidelines, maintaining sterile technique, marking images correctly, and communicating results with care teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care. Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Practice universal precautions and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.
• Ensure all images are properly marked and patient identification is accurate.
• Respond to individual needs of patients and family.
• Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual.
• Treat fellow employees in a respectful professional manner demonstrating PRIDE values.
• Ensure open, respectful communication between peers. Maintains open communication with Manager, Assistant Manager and Business Supervisor. Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize. Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions and concerns.
• And other duties as assigned by site leadership.

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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 and concerns.
12. And other duties as assigned by site leadership.