Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 64,747 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP & Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to deliver general, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular ultrasound services for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes professional judgment and adherence to departmental guidelines while interacting with patients, physicians, nurses, and staff.

The candidate will perform studies with RN/technologist oversight, ensure accurate identifications, and maintain high-quality imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Ultrasound Program.
• ARDMS certification required with active registration.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identity and verifies against exam requisition.
• Prepares patient for procedure and explains procedure to minimize anxiety and optimize results.
• Positions patient per protocol with immobilization devices and reviews images for quality.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Patient care

Education

ARDMS certification

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Ultrasound Technologist provides health care services for inpatients and outpatients of the University Hospital/DOC through the applications of non-ionizing radiation (sound waves to create images). The technologist performs general, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular ultrasound procedures for the interpretation of a licensed practitioner. The patient population ranges from newborn to maturity. Exercise professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution.

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Ultrasound Technologist provides health care services for inpatients and outpatients of the University Hospital/DOC through the applications of non-ionizing radiation (sound waves to create images). The technologist performs general, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular ultrasound procedures for the interpretation of a licensed practitioner. The patient population ranges from newborn to maturity. Exercise professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• 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.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TT/9999 - $56.04 per hour . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.