What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Ultrasound Technician (Per Diem) - Evenings and Weekends position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Perform vascular testing and diagnostic procedures on patients and prepare test data for interpretation by physicians.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Graduate of an approved cardiovascular training program
- One year experience in all phases of non-invasive vascular testing.
- General diagnostic high volume, high stress environment.
- Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area.
- Possibility of cuts or minor burns from instruments and equipment
- Some direct exposure to contagion, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed.
- Willingness to work with the realization that errors and incompetency may have serious consequences to patients.
- Long periods of sitting with frequent standing or moving to other areas.
- Constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
- Frequent reading of physician orders, prescriptions and medical records.
- Transporting patients or equipment as needed.
- Ability to read and concentrate frequently to check accuracy.
- Requires the flexibility to perform activities due to interruptions and changes in schedule, and demands.
- Ability to deal with stress of dealing with internal and external customers, frequent interruptions, and working on multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and unbiased attitude when dealing with the staff.
- Organization in high pressure environment.
- Echocardiographic ultrasound machine, vascular ultrasound machine, PVR, various computer systems, PSCS, wheelchairs and stretchers.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!