What are the responsibilities and job description for the ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST PRN position at Cooper University Health Care?
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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Short Description
Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfills compliance with life, safety, fire and hazardous
waste requirements, Radiation Safety, Infection Control requirements.
Maintains Licensure, participates in C.E.U’s. Performs Ultrasound procedures (Portables,
E.R., General, and Vascular).
Maintenance of equipment/supplies, maintains paperwork associated with job function.
Maintains work area.
Participates in clinical activities (i.e. assists with patient flow/care, performs various testing,
assists provider etc.)
Participates in clerical activities (i.e. registration, scheduling, filing, telephones, pulling/
preparing charts, faxing, Xerox forms/ charts, fills out forms.
Participates in Departmental on Call Requirements.
Experience Required
General, Vascular, portables, 1 year experience preferred.
ARDMS eligible
Education Requirements
Associate degree or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Sonography school or program of Sonography
License/Certification Requirements
ARDMS Certification Requirements:
Candidates must obtain ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification within six months of their hire date.
Eligibility for the six-month grace period:
Applicants must have successfully completed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam. Documentation of a passing grade for the SPI exam is required as a prerequisite for approval of the six-month period to obtain the ARDMS certification.
Additional Certification preferred: RVT
Expected training in elastography, thyroidectomies, pediatrics (echoencephalography, hips, spines), PVRs, TCDs, GYN exams, and all vascular exams (arterial and venous duplexes, dialysis grafts, extremity mappings, carotids, abdomen venous, etc.)
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