Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 16 hours ago
PRN Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem - Mammo Center - PAH
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPenn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. The PRN Ultrasound Tech is responsible for performing ultrasonic recordings for diagnosis, ensuring patient safety, and effectively communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe and correct utilization of US equipment and images to insure proper care and safety of patients undergoing ultrasound treatment
Selects appropriate equipment to use for various procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of troubleshooting and is responsible for reporting equipment failure
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department
Represents the hospital in a positive and professional manner
Adheres and upholds PEOPLE standards according to the hospital
Shows compassion and kindness toward patient’s family members and guests
Interacts and communicates professionally and effectively with peers, physicians, patients, visitors and guests
Participates in programs/committees beneficial to departmental, hospital and health system improvement
Adheres to the dress code, is dressed neatly, cleanly and professionally
Wears ID badge
Possess knowledge and exhibits competency of procedures performed in the department and is able to appropriately respond to questions/concerns the patient or family may have
Must attend all mandatory in-services and staff meetings
Assists in the training of students and ancillary personnel
Must complete the CPR certification biannually
Completes annual hospital mandated educational requirements and CMEs for licensure
Reads requests and looks up prior studies to ensure proper study and information given to Radiologist
When in question, evaluates clinical history and consults with Radiologist/referring physician to determine appropriate study
Uses appropriate methods to confirm patient identification
Produces clinically sufficient studies/images in a timely and efficient manner
Instructs and prepares patients for Ultrasound examinations
Assesses, evaluates and informs physician of changes in patient’s conditions during exam
Adheres to Ultrasound procedures/protocols
Follows the National Safety Goals
Knows how to call a Code or Rapid Response
Understands the importance of communication between health care providers in order to provide safe and prompt service for our patients
Efficiently operates the RIS and PACS system
Exhibits proper phone skills
Maintains patients confidentiality at all times
Provides proper documentation for patient exams
Possess knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments
Completes all work before leaving
Meets dress code standards: appearance is neat and clean
Reports to work on time as scheduled
Manages and completes work assignments within designated times
Attends annual review and departmental in-services and meetings as scheduled
Maintains a clean work area
Maintains consistent work flow
Checks supplies and notifies manager when needed
Actively participates in performance improvement and continues quality improvement activities
Demonstrates and maintains rules and regulations of TJC and the State of Pennsylvania DOH
Adheres to safety program of Pennsylvania Hospital and the Department of Radiology
Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations
Can locate the nearest fire exit and extinguisher
Knows the bell sequence for Ultrasound and the various codes for the hospital
Qualification
Required
Eligible for certification by ARDMS
Registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS and certified in Abdomen and OB/GYN within one year from date of hire
BLS Cert required
Maintain CEUs required
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Graduation from an accredited training program in Diagnostic Ultrasound required
Benefits
Prepaid tuition assistance programs
Company
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.
Founded in 1765
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.9MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationWarren Alpert FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2025-01-22Grant
2023-01-03Grant· $9.7M
2022-08-18Grant· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Kevin Mahoney
Chief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System
John Donohue
Vice President, Enterprise Services
Recent News
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