Ultrasound Tech

New-Jersey-Urology-LLC; Township of Washington (NJ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA / FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

U.S. Urology Partners is seeking a qualified Ultrasonographer in New Jersey to perform diagnostic sonography across obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography or breast imaging.

You will review patient history, prepare equipment, and explain the procedure to patients. The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in sonography, RDMS certification, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience as a certified Ultrasonographer.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a certified Ultrasonographer.

Responsabilités

• Review patient history and physician instructions.
• Prepare equipment and select appropriate settings for procedures.
• Explain procedure to patient and document relevant medical history.
• Position patient to achieve best imaging views and apply gel.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and capture images for interpretation.
• View images, select representative ones for physician review and take measurements.
• Maintain patient records and ensure safety and infection-control standards.

Connaissances

RDMS Certification

CPR Certification

Formation

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in sonography

Description du poste

About the RoleThe Ultrasonographer is responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions. Sonography , or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to generate an image for assessment and diagnosis. The Ultrasonographer may specialize in obstetric/gynecol ogic, abdominal, neurosonography or breast sonography .What You’ll Be DoingReviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions. Prepares equipment for procedure. Selects appropriate equipment settings. Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed. Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.Spreads gel on the skin to aid in the transmission of sound waves .Operate s special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body. The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. Selects images to show the physician for diagnostic purposes. Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in a preliminary report for the physicians.Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.P erforms other duties as assigned.What We Expect from YouAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited s c hool.Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Certificatio nCurrent CPR certificationMinimum of one y ears of experience working as a certified UltrasonographerReasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.What We are Offer YouAt U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”CompassionMake Someone’s DayCollaborationAchieve Possibilities TogetherRespectTreat people with dignityAccountabilityDo the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.About US Urology PartnersU.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services.With a network of more than 80 locations across seven states, U.S. Urology Partners continues to play a key role in advancing innovation and access to urological services. As a partner to independent, community-based urology practices, U.S. Urology Partners enables them to focus on delivering premier care to the patients they serve and is backed by leading global investor General Atlantic.U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.