What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist - Enterprise Rotation (RadForce) position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
The Jefferson Health RadForce Team is a dynamic, internal workforce comprised of our most skilled technologists in all modalities. RadForce Technologists are strategically deployed across the Jefferson Health system to support areas with the highest demand - ensuring optimal care and operational efficiency.See below for a list of locations to which RadForce Technologists may be asked to travel:
North
*Abington Memorial Hospital
*Landsdale Hospital
*Jefferson Torresdale
*Jefferson Frankford
*Jefferson Bucks
*Einstein Montgomery
*Einstein Elkins Park
Central
*Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
*Methodist Hospital
*Honickman Center
*Einstein Health Philadelphia
East
*Jefferson Stratford
*Jefferson Washington Township
*Jefferson Cherry Hill
At Jefferson Health, we are committed to building diverse pipelines for our RadForce Technologists while ensuring flexibility in staffing across our hospitals. By strategically deploying our highly skilled Technologists to areas of greatest need, we enhance patient care and efficiency. As ambassadors for Jefferson, our Technologists have a profound impact on the lives of patients, families, visitors, and colleagues throughout the health system, exemplifying our commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
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.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.
- 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.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
1010 Horsham Road, North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
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.
As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
