Ultrasound Instructor, Rowan-Virtua Department of Surgery/Simulation Center (Stratford, NJ)

Title: Ultrasound Instructor (Instructor-BS)

Department: Surgery/Simulation Center

Facility: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Location: Stratford, NJ

Summary:

Consistently performs high quality Ultrasound studies for our various patient populations according to protocols established by Vascular Surgeon. Demonstrate ability to recognize and accurately document pathology identified in scans.

In addition, under the guidance of the Medical Director of the Simulation Center, provides instruction, assessment, and remediation of sonography learners; includes assisting with hands-on teaching, image interpretation, and ultrasound course content creation for medical students and residents.

Position will hold a 60% Clinical and 40% Academic responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment.

Performs a preliminary evaluation for each patient. Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exam; obtains previous examinations and reports.

Reviews and verifies physician’s orders.

Prepares room as needed for procedures and willing to assist when needed.

Responds to changes in the work schedule.

Covers all shifts on a rotational basis and responds immediately on call when contacted by Communications and arrives within the appropriate time.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS and hospital-based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.

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. Performs prior authorizations as needed.

Experience Required

Portables, General, Vascular, 1 year experience preferred

Pelvic Venous US training preferred

Education Requirements

Certification from an accredited Sonography program required. Degree from accredited University preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

• ARDMS Certification (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) and RVT. Expected to acquire RVT certification within timeframe established by supervisor.
• Either are required within 12 months of hire date: (Departmental extensions on a case-by-case basis based on job performance)
• BLS

Comprehensive State health and dental benefits, state pension, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Advertised: Sep 9 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 24 2023 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time