Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech II

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures in accordance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) protocols for cardiac and vascular testing. The technologist ensures optimal imaging and diagnostic accuracy while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Echocardiography Procedures

• Performs basic echocardiographic studies following IAC protocols.
• Utilizes contrast agents and saline as appropriate for enhanced imaging.
• Conducts strain imaging, Pedoff Doppler, basic 3D echocardiography, and stress echocardiography exams.

Vascular Studies

• Performs IAC-compliant vascular protocols, including:
• Lower extremity venous studies
• Upper extremity venous studies
• Pulse Volume Recordings (PVR)
• Carotid ultrasound exams

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensures adherence to IAC standards and protocols across all procedures.
• Assists the Lead Sonographer with maintaining accreditation requirements and protocol updates.

Training and Support

• Provides support in onboarding and training of inexperienced staff in collaboration with the Lead Sonographer.
• Shares best practices and ensures new team members understand and follow IAC guidelines.
• Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests. Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Ensures that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel. Maintains pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel. Makes recommendations to the supervisor on related duties, policies, and procedures.
• Enhances the environment of teamwork. Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability for daily duties. Engages in problem solving in demanding situations. Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of individual performance on a team. Seeks to mentor and develop others.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab. Notifies supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems. Takes responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate. Cleans and maintains all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Identifies own learning needs and responds to department needs. Identifies, acts on, and maintains a record of meetings, etc. to upgrade personal / professional growth. Attends in-services, lab, and departmental meetings. Strives to increase proficiency in testing and other lab procedures. Suggests new, changing, more efficient or economical techniques, procedures, and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous cardiac ultrasound experience required.
• Registry through CCI or ARDMS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• CPR Certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Basic proficiency with computer system.