Vascular Ultrasound Tech I Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Vascular Tech. I to perform comprehensive ultrasound examinations using IAC standard protocols. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely reporting, and active participation in quality improvements within a team-focused lab environment.

The position involves collaboration with physicians, operation of ultrasound equipment, and adherence to infection control policies. Team mentorship and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive ultrasound exams per established protocols.
• Ensures patient privacy and safety during procedures.
• Delivers prompt, accurate reporting of results per policy.
• Maintains lab cleanliness and proper equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and informs during procedures.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and staff; offers policy improvements.
• Participates in lab quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintains lab opening/closing procedures and supplies.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Vascular knowledge

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

• Performs comprehensive ultrasound exams. Follows established protocols to verify, plan, set up, perform, and report appropriate examinations. Verifies identity and informs and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient education, cooperation, and safety. Assists in continuing quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests. Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Ensures that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel. Maintains pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel. Makes recommendations to supervisor on related duties, policies and procedures.
• Enhances environment of teamwork. Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability with regard to daily duties. Engages in problem solving in difficult situations. Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner. Demonstrates understanding of impact of individual performance on team. Seeks to mentor and develop others.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab. Notifies supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems. Takes responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate. Cleans and maintains all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.

Vascular Tech. I

• IAC Standard Protocol & LE, UE Venous, Carotid, PVR
• Diligence, consistent, positive attitude, demonstrates HRO culture by identifying patient safety issues and willingness to engage in professional growth opportunities
• Attends Vascular conference