About the position
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking PRN Ultrasound Tech to join the team! The Ultrasound Radiographer is responsible for performing all Ultrasound examinations. The primary purpose of this position is to perform, coordinate, and supervise patient testing services.
Responsibilities
- Operate Ultrasound units.
- Prepare ultrasound rooms and maintain cleanliness of area.
- Interview and screen patients prior to the examination and explain procedures to the patient.
- Perform, coordinate, and supervise selected patient testing services.
- Ensure all equipment, supplies, and records are available for patient care at the satellites.
- Educate and support patients and their families through telephone consultation, office visits, and hospital visits.
- Educate and instruct other health care providers and patients (and their families) in the use of specialized equipment, new procedures, and new concepts.
- Assure maximum quality of care, design, and implement effective antenatal testing systems.
- Assure maintenance of patient testing records, and unit equipment.
- Assist in research projects as requested by the Division.
- Communicate equipment problems and image quality issues.
- Package and send genetic specimens.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- CPR (required within 90 days of hire)
- ARDMS or RDMS (Required)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OR board eligible. RDMS completed OR completed within probationary period.
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School required
- Experience in Ultrasonography preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
- Prepaid tuition assistance program
