Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech IV, Full Time, MMC
Atlantic Health System
Responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Consults patients' previous history with referring physician, finalizing the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required. Monitors patient condition, recognizes changes and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient, and promptly reports to the physician. Performs minor repairs, frequent calibration checks, and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Prepares patient for examination, performs ultrasound procedures, and directly observes the and monitors the patient during the entire process.
2. Explains the procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patients of pre-testing anxiety.
3. Sets-up equipment to administer procedures in a timely fashion.
4. Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained, appropriate techniques have been employed, and determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
5. Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.
6. Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.
7. Maintains records and logs exams performed.
8. Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for the assigned area.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Graduate of an accredited medical sonography program.
3. Registration in a specific medical sonography specialty with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Relevant Experience:
1. Experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography or relevant area.
2. Experience working with pertinent medical/surgical disease and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, and diagnostic ultrasound.
Preferred:
1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
ABOUT US
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
+ Atlantic Mobile Health
+ Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
+ NJ Sustainable Business
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
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