Sonography Technologist, Per Diem Weekends, Union - Atlantic Health System
Union, NJ
About the Job
Responsible for effective delivery of care to patients in a multi-modality setting by operating US equipment to capture appropriate images.
- Prepares patients for US exams and explains procedure to patient prior to the exam. Correlates the clinical history with the US exam to be performed.
- Follows Professional, and Departmental guidelines while performing diagnostic and accurate imaging.
Imaging includes Abdomen, OB/GYN, Renal, Endo-vaginal, Aorta, Testicular, Thyroid, non-vascular limited, and pediatric specific. - Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age-appropriate care. Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
- Practice universal precautions and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.
- Ensure all images are properly marked and patient identification is accurate.
- Respond to individual needs of patients and family.
- Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual.
- Treat fellow employees in a respectful professional manner demonstrating PRIDE values.
- Ensure open, respectful communication between peers. Maintains open communication with Manager, Assistant Manager and Business Supervisor. Provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize. Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.
- And other duties as assigned by site leadership.
ABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH). EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. |
Source : Atlantic Health System
