Part-Time: Float Ultra sonographer OBGYN MFM

Description

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Dept: OBGYN MFM is now hiring a part-time Float Ultra sonographer

Location: CPUP MFM Locations Philadelphia/NJ

Summary:

• A senior sonographer with greater than 36 months of experience in the imaging specialty field they are employed. The Float Ultra sonographer is responsible for performing all ultrasound examinations and may float within their department between divisions and sites.
• The primary purpose of this position is to perform, coordinate, and supervise patient testing services. The Float Ultra sonographer may have departmental duties in addition to scanning patients and performing procedures such as maintaining equipment, patient lists, supplies/inventory, chart prep, regulatory compliance, educational responsibilities, or other responsibilities as delegated by leadership.
• Additionally, the Float Ultra sonographer should remain flexible in their schedules and work to suit the operational staffing needs of their department.
• They should be trained to support at least two sites or modalities and willing to float as needed between locations, imaging modalities, or imaging specialties. Their schedules may rotate and days may not be set.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Ultrasound units.
• Prepare ultrasound rooms and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Interviews and screens patients prior to the examination and explains 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.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School required Equivalent Experience: •And 3+ years Experience in the imaging specialty field they are practicing (MFM, REI, OBGYN, General Radiology, Vascular, Neuro, MSK, cardiology, etc.)

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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