Ultrasound Sonographer - Per Diem

Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

A regional healthcare system is seeking a Sonographer to perform Ultrasound procedures as per established protocols, providing diagnostic information while ensuring quality patient care. Responsibilities include informing patients about procedures and maintaining professional competence through ongoing education. The ideal candidate will understand medical terminology and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role is Per Diem offering flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasound procedures to obtain diagnostic information.
• Provide information to patients about ultrasound procedures.
• Maintain continued competence through lifelong learning.

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

BLS Certification

ARDMS OB/AB RVT or ARRT RT(S) RT(VS)

Job description

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.

Hours: Per Diem

BENEFITS

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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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 and RVT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(S) and RT(VS)

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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