Ultrasound Technologist RE

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist RE

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Ultrasound

Req #: 0000223323

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $48.96 - $60.76 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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. In addition, the individual must be prepared to render quality patient care by exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of ultrasound services.

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

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

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Evening Shift
• 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 an 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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.