Per Diem Technician Ultrasound

About the role

Performs routine sonographic exams in either an inpatient and/or outpatient setting, adhering to established protocols for positioning, image quality, and ALARA principles. Utilizes specialized equipment and computers/software to enter patient information into hospital databases.

Responsibilities

• Produces sonographic images using specialized equipment
• Enters patient-related information into hospital databases
• Contributes to department excellence through personal technical and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Completion of two to three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology or closely related field
• ARDMS registration (American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers Registration) required or CCI certificate (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Certificate) required within 12 months of hire
• Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles
• Ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families

Echocardiography Department Qualifications

• Completion of two to three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school or an Associate's degree in Ultrasound technology or closely related field
• RDMS registration (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration) required or CCI certificate (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Certification) required within 12 months of hire in the specific modality
• Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles
• Ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus. It regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.