Ultrasound Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Collaborative Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Strong Team Player

Educación

Post High School Diploma Program

Descripción del empleo

• 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.

Job Summary

• 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.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

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

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (OB or AB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(S)
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (RVT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(VS) is obtained within 18 months of hire

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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