Part-Time: Float Ultra sonographer OBGYN MFM

About the Role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

A senior sonographer with greater than 36 months of experience in the imaging specialty field they are employed. The Float Ultrasound 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 Ultrasound Sonographer may have departmental duties in addition to scanning patients, such as maintaining equipment, patient lists, supplies/inventory, chart prep, regulatory compliance, educational responsibilities, or other tasks delegated by leadership.

This role requires flexibility in scheduling to meet the operational staffing needs of the department. The sonographer should be trained to support at least two sites or modalities and be willing to float as needed between locations, imaging modalities, or imaging specialties. Schedules may rotate, and days may not be set.

Responsibilities

• Operate Ultrasound units.
• Prepare ultrasound rooms and maintain cleanliness of the area.
• Interview and screen patients prior to the examination and explain procedures to the patient.
• Perform, coordinate, and supervise selected patient testing services.
• Ensure all equipment, supplies, and records are available for patient care at satellite locations.
• Educate and support patients and their families through telephone consultation, office visits, and hospital visits.
• Educate and instruct other healthcare 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.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Required).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification (Required).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School (Required).
• 3+ years of experience in the imaging specialty field (e.g., MFM, REI, OBGYN, General Radiology, Vascular, Neuro, MSK, cardiology, etc.).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.