What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist RE position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound School.
- ARDMS Certification required.
- Must be CPR certified.
Preferred:
- Minimum three years experience in a hospital setting performing the following preferred: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Small Parts, Thyroid, Vascular, Pediatric, Biopsies and Interventional Procedures.
- RVT
Essential Functions:
Screen requisitions to ensure proper exams are being ordered and proper prep is called to the Nurse taking care of the patient.
Ensure proper work flow is being maintained.
Maintain positive relationship between Radiologist and sonographers.
Assist Lead Technologist and Supervisor in the day to day operation.
Primary person ensuring proper steps are taken in the documentation process of ultrasound exams (tracking/dictation of exam in timely manner).
Initiate service calls and documents.
Train fellow sonographers and students with complex and/or new techniques.
Age-Specific Competency
Applies the knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan.
Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his or her assigned unit, i.e. Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Assesses data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs.
Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Assists supervisor with review of co-workers sonograms to ensure that they are following departmental policy. Provide a list of positives and negatives of the sonogram for educational purposes.
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.
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