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Virtua Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist or Vascular Technologist-Registered for per diem shifts in New Jersey. The role involves high-quality vascular and general ultrasound examinations, assisting physicians in diagnosis, and adhering to Virtua policies to ensure patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities include performing studies across patient populations, documenting findings, using RIS/PACS competently, and supporting on-call rotations.
New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $500
Performs high quality Vascular and general Ultrasound examinations in accordance with approved techniques and protocols. To perform arterial and venous diagnostic procedures using high frequency sound waves on patients. To assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting the circulation. Supports Virtua Health Mission & Vision Statements and adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures and maintains a customer focus and promotes patient and employee satisfaction.
Consistently performs high quality Vascular and general Ultrasound studies for our various patient populations according to protocols established by radiologists/designated specialist; this includes perinatal sonography to high-risk maternity patients. Demonstrate ability to recognize and accurately document pathology identified in scans. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment. Performs a preliminary evaluation for each patient. Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exam; obtains previous examinations and reports. Reviews and verifies physician’s orders.
Responds to changes in the work schedule. Covers all shifts on a rotational basis and responds immediately on call when contacted by Communications and arrives within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.
Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS and hospital-based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.
Prepares room as needed for biopsy exams; familiar with all equipment utilized for biopsy exam, assists and scans, as needed, during biopsy procedure. Assists in inter-operative biopsy procedures; responds to OR in timely manner.
Required Experience: Experience preferred in vascular imaging, abdominal, obstetrical and small parts.
Required Education: Formal education in Diagnostic Ultrasound Program (RDMS program graduate for MFM area).
Training / Certification / Licensure: Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) through either one of the following: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Salary: $56.70 - $56.70 Hourly
Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.