Ultrasound Technologist - $40-61 per hour - ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Deepwater, New Jersey.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is the one of the Mid Atlantic's largest academic health care providers and consists of 3 campuses: Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, ChristianaCare is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women's health services and ranked by US News & World as Best Hospital.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Instructs and supervises Cardiovascular Sonography students in the didactic, laboratory and clinical phases of their education to prepare them for an Associate Degree in specialty as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides didactic instruction and evaluation for students enrolled in the program.
• Provides instruction in skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.
• Provides laboratory demonstration, instruction and pre-clinical evaluation for students.
• Provides clinical demonstration, instruction and evaluation for students as both formative feedback and terminal competency testing.
• Develops course outlines, objectives and evaluation tools for designated courses that are consistent with accreditation requirements and college policy.
• Coordinates clinical rotations with affiliate clinical sites; communicates frequently in reference to student learning.
• Provides academic counseling as needed to students during all phases of the educational program.
• Participates in the Advisory Board, Admission Committee, faculty meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Maintains student records that are consistent with accreditation requirements, college policy, and hospital policy.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Regularly interacts with students, Program Coordinator, Medical Advisor, Allied Health faculty, related department personnel to include managers, supervisors, staff, and physicians.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or;
• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, plus a BS in a related field required.
• Appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentrations offered. Minimum required ARDMS RDCS (AE) and ARDMS RVT. Multiple active specialty credentials are required.
• The equivalent of two years full-time professional experience as a general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, pediatric cardiac sonographer and/or vascular technologist.
• Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance, with prior teaching experience preferred.

ChristianaCare Job ID #JR75114. Posted job title: Allied Health Instructor – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.

From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Cancelation protection
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program