Ultrasound Technologist - North Region

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Join the mission of Improving Lives as an Ultrasound Technologist at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. This posting serves as a general site for all Ultrasound applications within the Jefferson Health North region. The locations within this region include: Abington Memorial Hospital Landsdale Hospital Jefferson Torresdale Jefferson Frankford Jefferson Bucks Einstein Montgomery Einstein Elkins Park Job Description 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PAC’s systems
• Graduate of an approved course in medical sonography.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.
• Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S)
• Active BLS Certification.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees