Travel Ultrasound – $2,350 to $2,566 per week in North Bergen, NJ Position Available In Hudson, New Jersey

Job Description:

Details

• Shift
• 5×8 Days and Flexible Monday
• Friday NoWeekends No Holidays no On Call No Float Breast Center
• UltrasoundTechnologist with Breast Experience

REQUIRED

Technical Skills:

oProficient in

Breast Ultrasound Techniques:

This includesperforming routine and complex breast ultrasound examinations,utilizing various transducer types and frequencies, and applyingappropriate scanning protocols for different breast tissues andpatient presentations (e.g., dense breasts, implants, masses,etc.). They must be skilled in Doppler techniques to assessvascularity. o

Image Acquisition and Optimization:

Producinghigh-quality diagnostic images is crucial. This involves adjustingsettings like gain, depth, focus, and time-gain compensation (TGC)to optimize image clarity and detail. They need to understandartifacts and how to minimize them. o

Knowledge of Breast Anatomyand Pathology:

A deep understanding of normal breast anatomy,variations, and potential pathologies is essential for accurateimage interpretation and identification of suspicious findings. o

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

Competence in operating andmaintaining ultrasound equipment, including transducers, consoles,and printers, is necessary. This also includes troubleshootingminor technical issues. o Image Archiving and Retrieval (PACS):

Familiarity with Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)for storing, retrieving, and transmitting images is essential forefficient workflow and collaboration with radiologists. o

BreastInterventions:

Assisting physicians with ultrasound-guided breastbiopsies, aspirations, and other interventional procedures,including providing appropriate patient care and ensuring steriletechnique. o

Quality Control and Assurance:

Participating inquality control and assurance programs to maintain image qualityand equipment performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must beable to perform CPR.
• Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, theirfunction, and operation of each control.
• Understanding ofequipment and computer systems as well as the procedures forequipment service.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy andphysiology.
• Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policyand procedures, including implementation of patient care in casesof an emergency situation.
• Maintains CEU Credits.

Preferred Skills& Experience:

• 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.