Ultrasound Technologist (Part Time) - Jefferson Health Lansdale Campus

Jefferson Health; Willow Grove (PA); Presencial; USD 52 348 - 71 635; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Jefferson Health Ultrasound Technologist position at Lansdale Campus seeks breast sonography experience for a part-time, mid-shift role (11a–7:30p) with holiday and on-call rotation. Travel between Jefferson sites may be required.

Under radiologist or physician supervision, you perform general and breast ultrasound exams, ensure quality images, operate RIS/PACS, and mentor less experienced technologists, delivering patient education along the way.

Qualificações

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.
• Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S); Active BLS Certification.

Responsabilidades

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs sonographic examinations on patients using ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes; properly positions patients, locates and scans areas for interpretation by the physician or radiologist.
• Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum tests results.
• Assembles all pertinent patient information and images; delivers to radiologist/physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards when operating equipment.
• Utilizes and optimizes use of all software applications including PACS system, as well as maintains and updates patient records and information to ensure billing and RIS/PACS accuracy.
• Maintains ultrasound and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance/control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

RIS systems

PACS systems

Formação académica

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

Lansdale Campus – Part Time – Mid-shift position 11a-730p. Holiday and on call rotation as well.

Schedule

• Week 1 – Mon & Fri 11a-730p
• Week 2 – Mon, Tue, Fri 11a-730p

Must have Breast Sonographer experience; this position is breast and general.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a radiologist or physician, the Ultrasound Technologist utilizes diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform general examinations in order to produce ultrasound images of the body for diagnostic purposes and interventional procedures. Exercises good judgment in ascertaining necessary measurements for the area being examined and performs all computer processing for all ultrasound examinations; and delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. May act as a mentor for less senior ultrasound technologists.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs sonographic examinations on patients using ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes; properly positions patients, locates and scans areas for interpretation by the physician or radiologist.
• Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum tests results.
• Assembles all pertinent patient information and images; delivers to radiologist/physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards when operating equipment.
• Utilizes and optimizes use of all software applications including PACS system, as well as maintains and updates patient records and information to ensure billing and RIS/PACS accuracy.
• Maintains ultrasound and lab equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance/control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)

• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PACS systems

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements

Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S); Active BLS Certification.

Additional Information

May require travel between Jefferson sites.

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

2701 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.