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Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech II

CentraState Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$35–$59.5/hrFull-time

About the role

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures in accordance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) protocols for cardiac and vascular testing. This role ensures optimal imaging and diagnostic accuracy while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Echocardiography Procedures
    • Performs basic echocardiographic studies following IAC protocols.
    • Utilizes contrast agents and saline as appropriate for enhanced imaging.
    • Conducts strain imaging, Pedoff Doppler, basic 3D echocardiography, and stress echocardiography exams.
  • Vascular Studies
    • Performs IAC-compliant vascular protocols, including: Lower extremity venous studies, Upper extremity venous studies, Pulse Volume Recordings (PVR), and Carotid ultrasound exams.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Ensures adherence to IAC standards and protocols across all procedures.
    • Aids the Lead Sonographer in maintaining accreditation requirements and protocol updates.
  • Training and Support
    • Supports onboarding and training of inexperienced staff in collaboration with the Lead Sonographer.
    • Shares best practices and ensures new team members understand and follow IAC guidelines.
    • Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests.
    • Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
    • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
    • Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel.
    • Maintains a pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel.
    • Makes recommendations to the supervisor on related duties, policies, and procedures.
    • Enhances the environment of teamwork.
    • Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability for daily duties.
    • Engages in problem solving in demanding situations.
    • Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner.
    • Demonstrates understanding of the impact of individual performance on a team.
    • Seeks to mentor and develop others.
    • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
    • Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous cardiac ultrasound experience required.
  • Registry through CCI or ARDMS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • CPR Certification required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Effective verbal and written skills.
  • Basic proficiency with computer system.

Skills

  • Proficiency in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comfort.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with medical software.

Benefits

CentraState Healthcare System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. This includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Additionally, the company provides pet, home & auto, identity theft, and legal insurance, as well as growth opportunity and workforce development initiatives.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $35.00 - $59.50 per hour. The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, but part-time positions may be available. Shifts may vary depending on the needs of the department.

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