What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Sonographer position at Tower Health?
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Work Schedule: 48 hours in a 6 week schedule
- The sonographer 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.
- 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.
- The diagnostic sonographer working in the department of Radiology is required to perform diverse imaging across the spectrum of sonography.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (OB or AB and RVT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(S) and RT(VS)
- ARDMS OR ARRT (S) if hired as a new graduate, must achieve Vascular Certification within 24 months of graduation
- ARDMS or ARRT (S) hired as a experienced sonographer with 2 years or more experience must acheive Vascular certification within 12 months of hire
Overview
Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.
Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:
- an award-winning cardiovascular program
- a fully accredited cancer center
- NAPBC-accredited breast health center
- an acute inpatient rehabilitation center
- a large robotic surgery center
- Designanted as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Reight Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)
Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:
- Joint replacement surgery
- Advanced heart failure care
- Designated as a Primary Stroke Center.
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