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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.

This is a Per Diem position in Maternal Fetal Medicine!

Hours for practice are Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30 pm and Friday 7am-3:30pm
**Per Diem Schedule will average between 16-32 hours a week

**Schedule will be provided monthly although we may need the team member on short notice to cover due to call outs

Experience Needed!

**MFM experience a plus
**ARDMS or AART certification required
**Epic and AS solution experience a plus

Must be willing to travel to multiple locations - Neptune & Red Bank -  Perth Amboy, Brick, and Manahawkin potentially

A day in the life of an Ultrasound Technologist 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 EPIC, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams.
• Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures.
• Determines, prepares, and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view.
• Evaluates technical quality of images.
• 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.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Stocks and replenishes 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.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
• 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 safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience at a Maternal Fetal Medicine practice.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• ARDMS Certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
• Nuchal Translucency Certification within 90 days of entering position.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Fetal Echocardiography Certification.

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