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.
The Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical tasks in Breast Care utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities of the breast.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Breast 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, computer system, patient scheduling and other computer systems added by the Medical Center.
- Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses and abscesses in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures.
- Identifies patient's images with the correct name, MRN and that images are correctly marked to the breast side and that all images have Technologist's initials
- Assist Radiologist with biopsy studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
- 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.
- Performs portable breast imaging on ER and inpatients as needed.
- Responsible for interviewing and discharging patients after their procedure.
- Ensures proper labeling of specimen bags
- 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.
- 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.
- Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
- Greets in/out 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.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served, 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 policies of Employee ID, Standards of behavior, Attendance, Punctuality and Organizational Competencies.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
- A.R.D.M.S registered.
- A minimum of 2 years training in Allied Health/College.
- Certified in Breast within 6 months of hire.
- Must be able to do CPR.
- 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:
- A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification or Breast Sonography Certification.
- Maintains 30 CEU Credits within a three year period.
Contacts:
- Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients, and visitors.
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!
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