Ultrasound Tech - UT 25-23608

Job Title: Ultrasound Tech
Location: North Bergen, NJ 07047
Duration: 3 months (extendable)
Shift: 08 hrs./ day & 40  hrs. week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday – Friday)

Pay: $56/hour 

Skills:

• Must be able to perform CPR.
• 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.
• Maintains CEU Credits.

Responsibilities:

• Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
  
• Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use EPIC, Tele tracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center.
  
• Performs portable ultrasound exams.
  
• Performs 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 set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
  
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, measures and position patients for each anatomical view.
  
• Evaluates technical quality of images. Obtains and process images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
  
• Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required. Calculates, compiles, and records data from numerical readings on patient’s charts and related documents.
  
• Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  
• Cleans and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment. Stocks and replenish supplies as required.
  
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
  
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
  
• Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
  
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
  
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.

Certifications:

• RDMS

For more details contact at ukhan@navitashealth.com / 518-862-1204.