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Ultrasound Tech, NTC Physician Practices

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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  • Requisition # 2024-153634
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Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Ultrasound Tech, NTC is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Ultrasound Tech, NTC at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
  • Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of IDXrad, SMS, Last Word, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center.
  • Performs portable ultrasound exams when necessary.
  • Perform a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses, abscesses and stones in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures; assist physician with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
  • Determines, prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
  • Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures and measurements and positioning patients for each anatomical view; explain procedures.
  • Evaluates technical quality of images to obtain representative images of pathogenic conditions; process in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
  • Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required; calculate, compile and record data from numerical readings on patient's charts and related documents.
  • Calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean and sterilize instruments, supplies and equipment; stock and replenish supplies as required. 
  • Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees and medical residents.
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational.

 

Essential Position Specific Functions:

 

  • Performs Anatomy and Physiology exams of fetuses of all gestational ages including Level II scans, 3D scans, Detailed Fetal Cardiac Anatomy scans, Transvaginal scans, and Doppler studies.
  • Assists in procedures such as Amniocentesis, Chorionic Villi Sampling, and fetal reductions.
  • Performs Gyn U/S exams.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Graduate of approved Ultrasound School. 
  • A minimum of 2 years training in Allied Health/College.
  • A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound. 
  • Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, their function and operation of each control.
  • Understanding of equipment and computer systems as well as the procedures for equipment service. 
  • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation.
  • Ability to cover weekends on a rotation basis (roughly once every six weeks).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
  • Knowledge to aid in invasive fetal procedures with MFM specialists.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification.
  • Nuchal Translucency Certification.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!    

 

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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