Ultrasound Technologist

Job Details

Join the mission of Improving Lives as an Ultrasound Technologist at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

This posting serves as a general site for all Ultrasound applications within the Jefferson Health central region. The locations within this region include:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Methodist Hospital
Honickman Center
Einstein Health Philadelphia

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.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Knowledge of RIS systems
• Knowledge of PAC’s systems

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved course in medical sonography.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• Certification by either RDMS, RVT or ARRT (S)
• Active BLS Certification.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally 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.