Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Reading Health System
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
About 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.

Responsibilities:
The Per-Diem Ultrasound Tech -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.Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of all available clinical ultrasound equipment such as scanners, color printer and processing equipment. Must also demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of all aspects of the department's radiology information system (IDXRad). Performs standard and complex examinations with skill, accuracy and efficiency. Complex exams include, but are not limited to, color and doppler imaging and the processing of those studies. Must have excellent sensory skills (i.e.-eyesight, hearing and speech). Excellent communication skills are essential. Must demonstrate the ability to work as a contributing member of a highly functioning, cooperative and efficient team. Must, at all times, demonstrate skills in delivering excellent customer service. Demonstrates ability to perform procedures on patients ages neonate to adult. -Now offering increased rates and 10K bonus -New Grads Welcome to Apply!#STC#LI#MP -#LI#MP

Qualifications:
-HighSchool Diploma or Equivalent requiredGraduate of an AMA approved Ultrasound training school.Experience: 1-2 years of general Ultrasound experience preferred.Pediatric experience preferred. -- BLS Certification-ARDMS or ARRT(S) preferred, required within 1 year of hire.

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