PRN Float Ultrasound Tech- HUP

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Float Ultrasound Tech with 3+ years of imaging experience to perform ultrasound examinations across multiple sites. The role involves operating ultrasound units, coordinating testing services, and maintaining equipment while supporting departmental needs.

Candidates must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and RDMS credentials. The position requires flexibility, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within Penn Medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in the imaging specialty.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Ultrasound units.
• Prepare ultrasound rooms and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Interviews and screens patients prior to the examination and explains procedures to the patient.
• Perform, coordinate, and supervise selected patient testing services.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies, and records are available for patient care at satellites.
• Educate patients and families through telephone and in-person visits.
• Educate and instruct other health care providers and patients in use of equipment and procedures.
• Maintain high quality of care and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in research projects as requested by the Division.
• Escalate and communicate equipment problems and image quality issues.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School

Job description

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Float Ultrasound Tech

Summary

A senior sonographer with greater than 36 months of experience in the imaging specialty field they are employed. The Float Ultra sonographer is responsible for performing all ultrasound examinations and may float within their department between divisions and sites. The primary purpose of this position is to perform, coordinate, and supervise patient testing services. The Float Ultra sonographer may have departmental duties in addition to scanning patients and performing procedures such as maintaining equipment, patient lists, supplies/inventory, chart prep, regulatory compliance, educational responsibilities, or other responsibilities as delegated by leadership. Additionally, the Float Ultra sonographer should remain flexible in their schedules and work to suit the operational staffing needs of their department. They should be trained to support at least two sites or modalities and willing to float as needed between locations, imaging modalities, or imaging specialties. Their schedules may rotate and days may not be set.

Responsibilities

Operate Ultrasound units.

• Prepare ultrasound rooms and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Interviews and screens patients prior to the examination and explains procedures to the patient.
• Perform, coordinate, and supervise selected patient testing services.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies, and records are available for patient care at the satellites.
• Educate and support patients and their families through telephone consultation, office visits, and hospital visits.
• Educate and instruct other health care providers and patients (and their families) in the use of specialized equipment, new procedures, and new concepts.
• Assure maximum quality of care, design, and implement effective antenatal testing systems.
• Assure maintenance of patient testing records, and unit equipment.
• Assist in research projects as requested by the Division.
• Communicate equipment problems and image quality issues.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School required And 3+ years Experience in the imaging specialty field they are practicing (MFM, REI, OBGYN, General Radiology, Vascular, Neuro, MSK, cardiology, etc.) (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.