Ultrasound Technologist (PRN) Jefferson Health Methodist
About The Position
Ultrasound Technologist (PRN) at Jefferson Health Methodist. This role involves performing sonographic examinations on patients using ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. The technologist will properly position patients, locate and scan areas for interpretation by a physician or radiologist. They will instruct patients regarding procedures, assemble pertinent patient information and images, and ensure proper patient and staff protection according to safety standards. The role also includes utilizing and optimizing software applications like PACS, maintaining patient records for billing and RIS/PACS accuracy, and ensuring ultrasound and lab equipment are in appropriate operating condition. Additional duties include quality assurance/control and other related technologist tasks as directed by leadership.
Requirements
- Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry /certification or currently holds required registry or certification
- 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.
- Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S)
- Active BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of RIS systems
- Knowledge of PAC’s systems
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
