Sonographer, Ultrasound, Radiology

Ultrasound Technologist
Req #: 0000263133

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Ultrasound

Pay Range: $60.52 per hour

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Ultrasound
Req #: 0000263133
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $60.52 - $60.52 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Ultrasound Technologist RE - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Ultrasound Technologists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Ultrasound Technologist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will play a critical role in performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations while ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Ultrasound Technologist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
A typical day for an Ultrasound Technologist may include:

Assist radiologist with special examinations
Calculate mathematical functions.
Demonstrate competency with the use of RIS and PACS
Employ professional judgment and discretion while performing all imaging procedures.
Enter patient information, select appropriate transducer, set initial power input and instrument gain for patient size and age, and select menu items as required for type of equipment and provide consistent and optimal image quality.
Interact with physicians regarding data
Knowledge of physiology, disease, pathology and pathophysiology.
Maintain clean examination rooms and work environment in all areas.
Maintain stock levels in all procedure rooms
Obtain clinical history.
Recognize ultrasonic representation of normal and abnormal structures, organs, system relationships and relational anatomy.
Report all equipment problems to the supervisor and enter an LT work order as appropriate
Use RadCode for interventional billing related to the section (modality) specific procedures.
Utilize principles of radiation protection for self and patients for every examination
Utilize proper positioning and technical factors to assure diagnostic quality images for interpretation.
Utilizes all components of the RIS Mammography Module for entering new and follow-up patient information.
This role might be for you if:

Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
Attention to detail and technical precision guide your work every day
You remain calm and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical environment
Patient safety and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging are your top priorities
You enjoy working collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary care teams
Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you
Creating a positive, reassuring patient experience is central to your approach
To be considered for this Ultrasound Technologist opportunity, you must:

Graduate of accredited School of Sonography
Successful completion of department specific orientation
Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/ Health Care Provider through American Heart Association
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer