Ultrasound Tech

Per Diem must be willing to travel to all MFM sites.

Voorhees, Camden, Mount Holly

Summary:

Performs high quality Ultrasound examinations in accordance with approved techniques and protocols.

Supports Virtua Health Mission & Vision Statements and adheres to Virtua Health's Policies and Procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs high quality Ultrasound studies for our various patient populations according to protocols established by Radiologists/designated specialist; this includes perinatal sonography to high risk maternity patients.

• Demonstrate ability to recognize and accurately document pathology identified in scans.

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment.

• Performs a preliminary evaluation for each patient.

• Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exam; obtains previous examinations and reports. Reviews and verifies physician's orders.

• Responds to changes in the work schedule. Covers all shifts on a rotational basis and responds immediately on call when contacted by Communications and arrives within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS and hospital based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.

• Prepares room as needed for biopsy exams; familiar with all equipment utilized for biopsy exam Assists and scans, as needed, during biopsy procedure. Assists in inter-operative biopsy procedures; responds to OR in timely manner.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Experience preferred in abdominal, obstetrical, small parts, and vascular imaging.

Required Education:

Formal education in Diagnostic Ultrasound Program (RDMS program graduate for MFM area).

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

ARDMS certification or registry eligible, must be licensed within two years of employment.

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