Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Responsibilities Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time. Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other computer systems. Performs portable ultrasound exams. Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures. Determines, prepares, and sets up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view. Evaluates technical quality of images. Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving, and de-archiving data as required. Calculates, compiles, and records data from numerical readings on patients’ charts and related documents. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment. Stocks and replenishes supplies as required. Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents. 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.). Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School. 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 safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience at a Maternal Fetal Medicine practice. Licenses and Certifications Required ARDMS Certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification. Nuchal Translucency Certification within 90 days of entering position. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred Fetal Echocardiography Certification. Compensation The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The posted hourly rate may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and vice versa, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Other factors that influence the base compensation include experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget and grant funding. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. Minimum rate of $43.63 hourly. Benefits In addition to compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours per week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr