Hackensack Meridian Health·North Bergen, New Jersey
Perform specialized diagnostic ultrasound exams and assist physicians with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures. Responsible for patient preparation, image quality evaluation, and the maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment.
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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.
A day in the life of a 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, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center. Performs portable ultrasound exams. Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Assist physicians with Ultrasound guided Interventional procedures, and color-flow ultrasound as required. Determines, prepares, and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, measures and position patients for each anatomical view. Evaluates technical quality of images. Obtains and processes images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques. 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. Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment. Stocks and replenish supplies as required. Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents. Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards. Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care. On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality. 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.). Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilit ies Required: Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Minimum of one year of clinical experience in ultrasound. Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Working Conditions: Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $43.82 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.
Must be a graduate of an approved Ultrasound School with RDMS and BLS certifications. Preferred candidates have at least one year of clinical experience in ultrasound.
Market context
New Jersey continues to show steady demand for allied health professionals in imaging and cardiac care settings, especially for nuclear medicine roles that support diagnostic testing and patient throughput. These positions are competitive because employers often require a relevant degree, recent nuclear medicine and cardiology experience, ARRT or CNMT certification, a New Jersey State Radiology License, and CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent experience match the posting before applying.
