Allied - Ultrasound Tech - Palisades Medical Center : Job Details

Details Client NamePalisades Medical Center Job TypeTravel OfferingAllied ProfessionAllied SpecialtyUltrasound Tech Job ID29271700 Job TitleAllied - Ultrasound Tech Weekly Pay$2494.0 Shift Details Shift5x8 Days Scheduled Hours40 Job Order Details Start Date12/02/2024 End Date03/01/2025 Duration13 Week(s) Job DescriptionID: 64805373Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 3 PM to 11:30 PM, totaling five days a week.Description: Job Summary: 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. Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance): 1. Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time. 2. Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use EPIC, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center. 3. Performs portable ultrasound exams. 4. 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. 5. Determines, prepares, and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment. 6. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, measures and position patients for each anatomical view. 7. Evaluates technical quality of images. Obtains and process images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents. 11. Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. 12. Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards. 13. Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. 14. Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care. 15. On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. 16. Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality. 17. 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.). 18. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center s Organizational Competencies. Schedule Notes:Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 3 PM to 11:30 PM, totaling five days a week. 1 Holiday/per seasonThere is no on-call requirement; however, if we cannot find coverage for a shift, we will ask the agency technologist if they are willing to cover one or two shifts. But it is not mandatory. 1 year prior experience in general Ultrasound-Required. Required Certification/Licensing: (ARDMS) and BLS - AHA Radiology Ultrasound/ Inpatients and OutpatientsMust be highly reliable and be available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed prior to offer. Must not have alternative jobs that would interfere with HMH scheduleSkills: Required Certification/Licensing: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) and BLS - AHA RequiredARDMSBLS (CPR)ULTRASOUNDAdditionalEducation: Knowledge, Education and Skills Required: Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School. R.D.M.S. registered. 2 years training in Allied Health/College. 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. Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-AlliedGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Contract Weeks:89Client Details Address7600 River Rd CityNorth Bergen StateNJ Zip Code07047