PRN - Ultrasound Tech - Radiology Ultrasound at Tower Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary



ULTRASOUND - PRN - MULTIPLE POSITIONS


The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for the complete and accurate performance of all aspects of the technical procedures required in the daily operations of the Section of Ultrasound under the direction of both the physician Section Chief and Lead Technologist of the Section of Ultrasound.


The Ultrasound Tech:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations


• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images


• Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician


• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician and performs other work-related duties as assigned

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Qualifications




PRN - Varied Shifts




Education Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Degree

Experience

• Relevant Job Related Experience Preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as sensitivity to patients' needs.


• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Overview




About the Organization



With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.


Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.


At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.



Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children



St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.


St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.


In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
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