Ultrasound Technologist - Part time, varied shifts

Description

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Location: Varied sites in Lancaster, PA

Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000.00 prorated based on hours worked per week with a 2 year commitment. External and internal eligible candidates only.

Schedule: Part time, varied shifts (28 hours per week) with every other weekend rotation, 2 holidays per year, and occasional on call.

Summary:

• The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self -motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Select positions may require the Sonographers that are registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT to perform limited Diagnostic X ray procedures.
• Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
• Perform all diagnostic Ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing Ultrasound services on weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and family.
• Completes required documentation of patient history
• Completes examination and billing as required.
• Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
• Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Follow established departmental procedures.
• Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
• Integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• May be required to travel to various site locations.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Participates in the clinical education of students and staff as required.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections for each Ultrasound room as assigned and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for each Ultrasound room as assigned and reports any supply replenishment needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Works efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Required of all incumbents:
• High School diploma GED.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Certified by the ARDMS American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in in Physics SPI, OB GYN, and ABD within eighteen 18 months of placement in position.
• Additional ARDMS specialty registries are encouraged.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT certification may be required for select positions.
• In compliance with ARDMS and or ARRT continuing education requirements.
• CPR certification.
• If providing portable services: Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Completion of required clinical experience and hours required to take the ARDMS Abdomen, Physics, and OB GYN registry exams.
• Completion of required classroom hours and material required to take the ARDMS Abdomen, Physics, and OB GYN registry exams.
• Exceptional professional communication with patients.
• Exceptional patient care skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.
• Valid driver's license may be required based upon position assignment .
• Applicable to Maternal and Fetal Medicine Only:
• Certified by the ARDMS American Registry of Medical Sonographers in Physics SPI, OB GYN, ABD within twelve 12 months of placement in position.
• Vascular Technology RVT and ARRT certifications not required.
• Nasal Bone Nuchal translucency within six 6 to twelve 12 months of placement in position.
• Experience with performing fetal echocardiograms preferred.
• Applicable to Cardiology:
• OB GYN certification not required
• Competency in all areas of specialty offered here.
• 2 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Certified by the ARDMS American Registry of Medical Sonographers in and Vascular Technology RVT .
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• The position requires skills in problem solving and reasoning. The technologist must possess the ability to think independently and creatively. To function within the department the technologist must be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Learn new tasks quickly and effectively carry out detailed instructions
• ATTENTION CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:
• The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.
• NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:
• The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions in mandatory.
• PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think in order to solve a problem by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:
• The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.
• Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.
• Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.
• Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
• Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.
• Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.
• Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.
  
  

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Amer Reg Diag Med Sonographer (Required)
• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Vocational/Trade Diploma (Required)
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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