Ultrasound Sonographer: Diverse Imaging & Patient Care

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures per established protocol, obtaining diagnostic information ordered by a physician. You will inform patients about the procedure and address questions, providing care in a non-judgmental, respectful manner.

This role requires ongoing learning, credentialing, and the ability to perform diverse imaging across the radiology department, contributing to Tower Health's academic medical programs.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Post High School Diploma Program

Responsibilities

• The sonographer performs Ultrasound procedures according to established protocol to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by a licensed physician or their designated health care provider.
• The Sonographer provides information to the patient about the purpose of the ultrasound procedure and responds to the patient's questions and concerns.
• The Sonographer recognizes the patient's individuality and provides quality care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner using professional and ethical judgment.
• The diagnostic medical sonographer maintains continued competence through lifelong learning, which includes continuing education, acquisition of specialty specific credentials, and recredentialing.
• The diagnostic sonographer working in the department of Radiology is required to perform diverse imaging across the spectrum of sonography.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Strong Team Player

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures per established protocol, obtaining diagnostic information ordered by a physician. You will inform patients about the procedure and address questions, providing care in a non-judgmental, respectful manner.

This role requires ongoing learning, credentialing, and the ability to perform diverse imaging across the radiology department, contributing to Tower Health's academic medical programs.