Overview:
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.
The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures in accordance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) protocols for cardiac and vascular testing. The technologist ensures optimal imaging and diagnostic accuracy while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
Echocardiography Procedures
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Performs basic echocardiographic studies following IAC protocols.
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Utilizes contrast agents and saline as appropriate for enhanced imaging.
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Conducts strain imaging, Pedoff Doppler, basic 3D echocardiography, and stress echocardiography exams.
Vascular Studies
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Performs IAC-compliant vascular protocols, including:
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Lower extremity venous studies
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Upper extremity venous studies
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Pulse Volume Recordings (PVR)
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Carotid ultrasound exams
Compliance and Quality Assurance
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Ensures adherence to IAC standards and protocols across all procedures.
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Assists the Lead Sonographer with maintaining accreditation requirements and protocol updates.
Training and Support
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Provides support in onboarding and training of inexperienced staff in collaboration with the Lead Sonographer.
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Shares best practices and ensures new team members understand and follow IAC guidelines.
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Completes clerical tasks associated with ultrasound tests. Completes and records all testing information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Ensures that critical results are reported promptly and accurately, following established policy. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
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Communicates with physicians, patients, and other center personnel. Maintains pleasant and informative manner in communicating with patients, physicians, and other center personnel. Makes recommendations to the supervisor on related duties, policies, and procedures.
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Enhances the environment of teamwork. Shows motivation, enthusiasm, acceptance of responsibility and personal accountability for daily duties. Engages in problem solving in demanding situations. Asks for assistance / guidance when appropriate and accepts suggestions in a positive manner. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of individual performance on a team. Seeks to mentor and develop others.
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Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans patient areas after each use and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the lab. Notifies supervisor of stocking needs and equipment needs or problems. Takes responsibility for lab opening and closing procedures when appropriate. Cleans and maintains all equipment according to Hospital Infection Control policies and procedures.
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Identifies own learning needs and responds to department needs. Identifies, acts on, and maintains a record of meetings, etc. to upgrade personal / professional growth. Attends in-services, lab, and departmental meetings. Strives to increase proficiency in testing and other lab procedures. Suggests new, changing, more efficient or economical techniques, procedures, and processes.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Previous cardiac ultrasound experience required.
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Registry through CCI or ARDMS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
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CPR Certification required.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal and written skills.
- Basic proficiency with computer system.
About Us:
CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
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Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
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403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
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401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
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PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
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Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
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Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
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A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
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Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
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Magnet recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $35.00 - $59.50 per hour
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
