Hackensack Meridian Health·Hackensack, New Jersey
Perform specialized diagnostic ultrasound exams, including fetal anatomy and gynecological scans, to detect anatomical abnormalities. Assist physicians with invasive fetal procedures and maintain ultrasound equipment and patient records.
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The Ultrasound Tech, MFM 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 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 ASOBGYN reporting system, Epic patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center. Performs portable ultrasound exams when necessary. Perform 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 physicians with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required. Determines, prepares and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures and measurements and positioning patients for each anatomical view; explain procedures. Evaluates technical quality of images obtain representative images of pathogenic conditions; process accordance with standard procedures or techniques. Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required; calculate, compile and record data from numerical readings on patient's charts and related documents. Calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean and sterilize instruments, supplies and equipment; stock and replenish supplies as required. Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, new employees, medical residents and medical students. 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. Performs Anatomy and Physiology exams of fetuses of all gestational ages including Level II scans, 3D scans, Detailed Fetal Cardiac Anatomy scans, Transvaginal scans, and Doppler BPP, Growth and Nuchal translucency studies. Assists in procedures such as Amniocentensis, Chorioric Villi Sampling, and fetal reductions. Performs Gyn U/S exams.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Graduate of approved Ultrasound School. 2 years training in Allied Health/College. Minimum1 year of clinical experience in OB/GYN ultrasound. 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. Ability to cover weekends on a rotation basis (roughly once every six weeks). Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Knowledge to aid in invasive fetal procedures with MFM specialist. Education,
Preferred: 1 years of clinical experience in MFM ultrasound. Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Nuchal Translucency Certification Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $46.64 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.
Requires graduation from an approved ultrasound school and a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience in OB/GYN 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.