What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine position at Tower Health?
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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- The technologist performs Ultrasound procedures according to established protocol to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by a licensed physician or their designated health care provider.
- The Sonographer provides information to the patient about the purpose of the ultrasound procedure and responds to the patient's questions and concerns.
- The Sonographer recognizes the patient's individuality and provides quality care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner using professional and ethical judgment.
- The diagnostic medical sonographer maintains continued competence through lifelong learning, which includes continuing education, acquisition of specialty specific credentials, and recredentialing.
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Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- ARDMS certification and registration or other acceptable Ultrasound credentialing body. Registry-eligible technologists must become registered by the ARDMS ( or other acceptable Ultrasound credentialing body) within 24 months of graduation as required by the American College of Radiology for Ultrasound accreditation.
- ARDMS Registration
- BLS Certification
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
