Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,460 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking an experienced Ultrasound Technician in Camden, NJ. The role involves performing Ultrasound procedures, maintaining equipment, and participating in patient care and clerical tasks. Candidates must have an associate degree and be ARDMS eligible. Experience in General and Vascular Ultrasound is preferred.

The position offers a salary ranging from $33.00 to $53.00 per hour. BLS certification is also required, with preferred additional certification in RVT.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in General, Vascular, and portable Ultrasound preferred.
• ARDMS eligible within six months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasound procedures such as Portables, E.R., General, and Vascular.
• Assist with patient flow and care.
• Engage in clerical activities like registration and scheduling.

Skills

General Ultrasound

Vascular Ultrasound

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Care

Education

Associate degree or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited Sonography school

Job description

Short Description

• Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfills compliance with life, safety, fire and hazardous waste requirements, Radiation Safety, Infection Control requirements.
• Maintains Licensure, participates in C.E.U.s.
• Performs Ultrasound procedures (Portables, E.R., General, and Vascular).
• Maintenance of equipment/supplies and maintains paperwork associated with job function.
• Maintains work area.
• Participates in clinical activities (i.e. assists with patient flow/care, performs various testing, assists provider etc.).
• Participates in clerical activities (i.e. registration, scheduling, filing, telephones, pulling/preparing charts, faxing, Xerox forms/charts, fills out forms).
• Participates in Departmental On Call Requirements.

Experience Required

General, Vascular, portables – 1 year experience preferred.

ARDMS eligible.

Education Requirements

Associate degree or Equivalent.

Graduate of an accredited Sonography school or program of Sonography.

License/Certification Requirements

ARDMS Certification Requirements: Candidates must obtain ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification within six months of their hire date.

Eligibility for the six-month grace period: Applicants must have successfully completed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam. Documentation of a passing grade for the SPI exam is required as a prerequisite for approval of the six-month period to obtain the ARDMS certification.

Additional Certification preferred: RVT.

Expected training in elastography, thyroidectomies, pediatrics (echoencephalography, hips, spines), PVRs, TCDs, GYN exams, and all vascular exams (arterial and venous duplexes, dialysis grafts, extremity mappings, carotids, abdomen venous, etc.).

BLS.

Salary

USD $33.00 - USD $53.00