Travel Ultrasound Technologist

North Bergen, New Jersey

Salary Details: $2520.00 a week

Hackensack Meridian Health - 7650 River Road

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The Ultrasound Technologist 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.
Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
Performs required daily clerical duties, including use of EPIC, Tele tracking System, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
Performs portable ultrasound exams.
Performs complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
Assists physician with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view.
Evaluates technical quality of images and processes images of pathogenic conditions.
Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required.
Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments, stocks and replenishes supplies.
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 patients using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Adheres to policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identifies needs of patient population and modifies care accordingly.
Adheres to standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

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 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 emergency situations.
Maintains CEU Credits.
Preferred: 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.

Required Skills & Experience include CPR ability, knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures, and maintenance of CEU credits.

Date Posted: 20 May 2025

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