Ultrasound Technologist — Expert Imaging & Patient Care

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,690 - 90,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flex. >

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular ultrasound exams. The role involves ensuring accurate patient identity, explaining procedures, and adhering to protocols to achieve optimal imaging results.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Ultrasound Program, ARDMS certification with active registration, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Ultrasound Program.
• ARDMS certification required, and current active registration required.
• Annual fit testing required.
• Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identity 100% of the time by verbally verifying patient name and date of birth and comparing those responses to what is printed on the exam requisition.
• Prepares patient for procedure 100% of the time by explaining procedure according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety, and optimize desired results.
• Positions patient in accordance with established protocols or approved physician instructions, employing immobilization devices, as reviewed in random critiques of images by radiologist or QC Technologist.
• Determines proper and satisfactory ultrasound technique – appropriate probes, reviews random images/studies by radiologist or Chief Technologist for quality control.
• Verified informed consent where required 100% of the time, as indicated by retrospective reviews of consent form presence in the chart for specific special procedures – biopsy exams.
• The technologist will ensure 100% of the time that all procedures performed by him/her are “completed” in the RIS system and “verified” in PACS after the study is complete and finalized. No more than 3 un – “completed” studies will be allowed in any 12-month period, as verified by review of RIS management reports.
• With conditions permitting as defined by the lead tech, each technologist is expected to perform and complete and average of 8-10 routine exams over the course of an eight-hour shift 100% of the time, as verified by RIS management reports.

Skills

ARDMS certification

BLS/CPR certification

Annual fit testing

Education

Approved Ultrasound Program graduate

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular ultrasound exams. The role involves ensuring accurate patient identity, explaining procedures, and adhering to protocols to achieve optimal imaging results.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Ultrasound Program, ARDMS certification with active registration, and BLS/CPR certification.