Ultrasound Tech - Breast
North Bergen, New Jersey
HackensackUMC Palisades

Ultrasound Tech

Location

North Bergen, New Jersey

Schedule

• Day shift
• 40 hours per week
• Weekend work required
• Holidays not required
• On-call not required
• Float not required

Contract

• 12 weeks
• Backfill position

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS
• RDMS
• ARDMS
• Two years of training in Allied Health or college
• Breast ultrasound imaging and scanning techniques
• Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge
• Identification of benign and malignant breast findings
• Image optimization and quality assurance
• Breast lesion measurement and documentation
• Targeted breast ultrasound examinations
• Axillary ultrasound evaluation
• Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy assistance
• Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedure support
• Cyst aspiration procedure support

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and portable ultrasound exams
• Prepare patients and explain procedures
• Evaluate image quality and obtain/process images
• Assist physician with biopsy and deep abdominal studies as needed
• Maintain and calibrate equipment
• Clean, sterilize, stock, and replenish supplies
• Maintain records and manage image archiving/de-archiving
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents
• Follow scheduled shifts, overtime as needed, and on-call assignments per department policy

Relevant Skills

• Breast ultrasound imaging and scanning techniques
• Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge
• Identification of benign and malignant breast findings
• Image optimization and quality assurance
• Breast lesion measurement and documentation
• Targeted breast ultrasound examinations
• Axillary ultrasound evaluation
• Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy assistance
• Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) procedure support
• Cyst aspiration procedure support
• BI-RADS ultrasound descriptors
• Doppler ultrasound application
• Breast implant evaluation
• Equipment operation, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Infection prevention and sterile technique
• Patient positioning and comfort techniques
• PACS image management
• Digital image acquisition and archiving
• ACR and MQSA compliance
• Quality control and quality assurance documentation
• Radiation safety awareness
• Specimen handling and labeling during biopsy procedures
• Contrast-enhanced ultrasound knowledge
• Medical terminology
• Patient assessment and history collection

Soft Skills

• Compassion and empathy
• Excellent patient communication
• Active listening
• Emotional intelligence
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Clinical judgment
• Time management
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Patient education skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Calm demeanor during procedures
• Cultural competence and sensitivity
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Customer service excellence
• Conflict resolution
• Reliability and accountability
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Continuous learning mindset
• Stress management
• Positive attitude
• Ethical decision-making
• Commitment to patient-centered care