Ultrasound Technologist RE

RWJBarnabas Health

Communipaw (NJ)

On-site

USD 69,458 - 85,769

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

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Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a part-time Ultrasound Technologist RE to provide patient services with diagnostic ultrasound equipment. This role requires competency in production and analysis of ultrasound images for physician diagnoses.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited School of Sonography and be certified by the ARDMS. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
Assist radiologist with special examinations.
Calculate mathematical functions for imaging.
Demonstrate competency with RIS and PACS.
Maintain clean examination rooms and stock levels in procedure rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Use of diagnostic ultrasound equipment

Professional judgment

Knowledge of physiology

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Sonography

Job description

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist RE

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Ultrasound

Requirement ID: 0000255399

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Rate: $50.42 - $62.26 per hour

Job Overview

Ultrasound Technologist RE provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The Ultrasound Technologist RE is competent in the production and analysis of ultrasound images used by physicians for patient diagnosis and treatment. The individual must render quality patient care by exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of ultrasound services.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited School of Sonography
Successful completion of department specific orientation

Certifications and Licenses

Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/ Health Care Provider through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

Part Time
Alternating weekends / holidays

Essential Functions

Assist radiologist with special examinations
Calculate mathematical functions.
Demonstrate competency with the use of RIS and PACS
Employ professional judgment and discretion while performing all imaging procedures.
Enter patient information, select appropriate transducer, set initial power input and instrument gain for patient size and age, and select menu items as required for type of equipment and provide consistent and optimal image quality.
Interact with physicians regarding data
Knowledge of physiology, disease, pathology and pathophysiology.
Maintain clean examination rooms and work environment in all areas.
Maintain stock levels in all procedure rooms
Obtain clinical history.
Recognize ultrasonic representation of normal and abnormal structures, organs, system relationships and relational anatomy.
Report all equipment problems to the supervisor and enter a LT work order as appropriate
Use RadCode for interventional billing related to the section (modality) specific procedures.
Utilize principles of radiation protection for self and patients for every examination
Utilize proper positioning and technical factors to assure diagnostic quality images for interpretation.
Utilizes all components of the RIS Mammography Module for entering new and follow-up patient information.