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NIRVANA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Nirvana Healthcare Management Services (Nirvana) comprises a network of practitioners working cooperatively to deliver high-quality medical services. Our experienced, compassionate providers are committed to building long-term relationships with our patients. Nirvana provides primary and specialty services to Essex County. Nirvana provides a personalized, multi-specialty approach across its seven locations in Newark and East Orange. Nirvana enables its medical professionals to deliver excellent patient-centered results, while also delivering an enhanced customer experience. Nirvana’s medical professionals emphasize a proactive, preventative approach to their diagnoses and treatments, utilizing Healthcare Report Cards, containing medical histories, to identify patients who are at higher risk for a specific condition. Finally, Nirvana accepts virtually all insurance plans, a major advantage that differentiates Nirvana from many other healthcare providers.

IS NIRVANA THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?

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We are innovative, customer-centric, and supportive.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

POSITION: ULTRASOUND CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The General Ultrasound/Cardiovascular Technologist job requires the sonographer/technologist to utilize color-flow duplex ultrasound and physiologic testing equipment to produce ultrasound images and related data, which is used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. The Technologist is also responsible for the performance of the following duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Previous experience working in healthcare
• Fluency in basic medical abbreviations
• Minimum of two years of experience in both vascular technology and echocardiography; highly preferable
• Compliance with, and maintenance of, appropriate state licensures

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Able to work independently while also comfortable working within a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented

The qualified candidate for this position must be able to utilize color-flow, duplex, ultrasound, and physiologic testing equipment to produce ultrasound images and related data; these images and data are used by cardiologists and other medical specialists to help them reach accurate diagnoses. The qualified candidate must be able to perform all of the functions listed below:

• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines; report any equipment failures
• Move and adjust the testing equipment to optimize test results; apply ergonomic principles appropriate to the situation
• Prepare the patient for the examination; this includes explaining the procedure; facilitating patient’s change of clothing, if necessary; adjusting the examination table, and other equipment and furnishings, as necessary
• Identify and select the proper transducer, both type and frequency, for the specific examination being performed
• Obtain, review, and retrieve relevant patient histories, physical exams, and supporting clinical data to facilitate accurate diagnoses
• Determine priorities for requested outpatient studies; revise schedules, as needed, to perform emergency studies in accordance with medical protocols
• Identify significant, possibly life-threatening, abnormalities during testing; inform appropriate medical personnel before releasing the patient in accordance with physician instructions
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in all clinical and operational situations
• Ensure patient and employee safety by following company policies, procedures, and protocols
• Provide the interpreting physician with either an oral or written preliminary summary of technical findings; this should be performed at the discretion of the interpreting physician
• Complete and submit all documentation; this includes, but is not limited to, logs, billing requisitions, physician orders, and patient authorizations; this should be performed in a timely manner
• Maintain an inventory of necessary supplies for all testing sites
• Communicate with one’s supervisor on a regular basis regarding scheduling and any other concerns
• Comply with all corporate policies, including environmental regulations governing patient and staff health and safety
• Maintain valid credentials through participation in on-going technological professional training
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, including accreditations and credentialing
• Perform additional duties as assigned by one’s supervisor

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• The ideal candidate, through previous life and work experience, has developed the following important skills: Excellent time management; attention to details; precision and accuracy in written reports and records
• A professional and personable demeanor, including maintaining composure in stressful situations, reliability, and integrity

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Nirvana is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Orange, NJ 07017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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