Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Holmdel Township, New Jersey
Salary
$44 / HOUR
The Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs specialized technical tasks in Breast Care using high-frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities, completing procedures according to departmental format and handling required daily clerical duties including scheduling in Epic. Responsibilities also involve assisting the Radiologist with biopsies, preparing and setting up necessary equipment, and ensuring proper image labeling and technical quality.
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Ultrasound School, be A.R.D.M.S registered, and have a minimum of 2 years of training in Allied Health/College, with certification in Breast required within 6 months of hire. Essential requirements include CPR certification and excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in computer systems like Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
A day in the life of a Breast Ultrasound Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: 1. Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.2. Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of Epic, computer system, patient scheduling and other computer systems added by the Medical Center.3. Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses and abscesses in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures.4. Identifies patient's images with the correct name, MRN and that images are correctly marked to the breast side and that all images have Technologist's initials5. Assist Radiologist with biopsy studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.6. Determines, prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment.7. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view. 8. Performs portable breast imaging on ER and inpatients as needed. 9. Responsible for interviewing and discharging patients after their procedure.10. Ensures proper labeling of specimen bags11. Evaluates technical quality of images.12. Obtains and processes images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.13.Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required.14. Calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.15. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment. Stocks and replenish supplies as required.16. Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.17. Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.18. Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.19. Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care. 20. Identifies the needs of the patient population served, 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.)21. Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of behavior, Attendance, Punctuality and Organizational Competencies. 22. Performs other duties as directed by supervisory personnel.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: 1. Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.2. A.R.D.M.S registered.3. A minimum of 2 years training in Allied Health/College.4. Certified in Breast within 6 months of hire.5. Must be able to do CPR.6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.7. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: 1. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification or Breast Sonography Certification.2. Maintains 30 CEU Credits within a three year period. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $44.30 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
EKG Tech - Full Time
Echocardiographer - Per Diem
Nurse Practitioner Hospital at Home Per Diem
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Bayshore - PT Nights with Benefits
Physical Therapist
Specialty Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time
Remote Tele-Radiologist | High Earnings + NJ License Support
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Bayshore - PT Nights with Benefits
CT Technologist - Per Diem
Unit Secretary-Bayshore-Same Day Surgery-Part Time-Days
Patient Care Technician- Telemetry- Bayshore - FT-Day
Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider