the Surgical Technology Program
at The Reading Hospital
School of Health Sciences
at The Reading Hospital
School of Health Sciences
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center - School of Health Sciences
July 12, 2006
by Akane Naka, Project Manager
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The clinical laboratory is an integral part of the healthcare field, providing physicians with critical information for patient diagnosis and treatment. Clinical lab personnel do important work, and their services are in demand.
For almost 70 years, the Clinical Laboratory Science Program has educated individuals to be leaders in this field. Students develop a professional attitude, a solid foundation in related scientific principles, proficiency in the performance of laboratory procedures, and the skills necessary to take on the professional role of healthcare practitioner.
The Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, PO Box 75634, Chicago, IL 60675-5634; phone 773-714-8880.
The Department of Laboratory Services
The Department of Laboratory Services, one of the largest clinical laboratories in the state, is an integral part of The Reading Hospital. The staff of clinical laboratory scientists and technologists performs nearly 3 million tests annually to provide physicians with information helpful in diagnosing and treating patients.
The expertise of eight pathologists, three pathologist assistants, specially trained department supervisors, a Medical Director, and an Administrative Director provide professional support and perspective.
The Laboratory includes the following sections: Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Phlebotomy, Central Receiving, and Point of Care Testing.
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading, PA 19611
Phone: 610-988-5951
email: cls@readinghospital.org
More details:Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The Surgical Technology Program
For more than 30 years, the Surgical Technology Program at The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has prepared qualified professionals for a technical role on the surgical team. Combining instructional lectures and clinical experience, the 10-month program prepares students for the national certification examination and to assume entry-level positions as surgical technologists.
The Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Department of Surgery
With 120 surgeons in 11 specialty fields and 150 nurses and surgical technologists, The Reading Hospital's Department of Surgery performs over 34,800 operations each year. Procedures include open-heart surgery, hip replacements, cataract removals, and cerebral artery bypass procedures.
The Hospital's suite of 29 operating rooms accommodates surgeons certified in cardiac, dental, general, gynecologic, neurologic, orthopedic, otolaryngologic, plastic, podiatric, thoracic and vascular, and urologic surgery. These surgical teams are supported by a large staff of anesthesiologists and certified nurse anesthetists, as well as by highly trained professionals in numerous associated departments.
The Department also operates two very busy outpatient surgery centers. One at the main Hospital campus in West Reading, and the other at The Reading Hospital SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge.
More details:The Reading Hospital School of Surgical Technology
Radiologic Technology Program
The Radiologic Technology Program at The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is an accredited educational program that offers students the exceptional classroom and clinical experiences in preparation for an exciting career in imaging. For more than 50 years, the Program has educated women and men who have continued to serve in every field of radiologic imaging, both here at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center and in locations across the nation.
A Rewarding Career
The fast-paced, ever-changing profession of radiography allows imaging professionals to utilize technical, scientific, and interpersonal skills when providing compassionate radiologic care for thier patients. Through the performance of high quality radiologic exams, radiographers play an integral role in assisting their patient's achievement of health. A great deal of personal and professional satisfaction can be realized as this information, critical for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, is acquired.
Due to the astounding growth in the field of radiology, The Reading Hospital has extended an offer of employment to all graduating students since 1998. You may be the next candidate to join our ever-growing team!
Our program satisfies the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The Department of Radiology
The Radiologic Technology Program is based within the Department of Radiology at The Reading Hospital. Background on this large Hospital department is important to understanding the student experience.
A staff of 19 radiologists is supported by two radiation physicists and 130 radiologic technologists, working in four functional sections: diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.
Diagnostic Radiology, the largest section, provides imaging services to the community, performing more than 225,000 examinations each year. Students have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Specialty imaging areas are available to the student on the Hospital campus, including: Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology, where diagnostic and interventional studies of blood vessels are performed.
Nuclear Medicine is a branch of radiology utilizing radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals to functionally image body parts. The most current technology is used to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures numbering more than 9,000 per year.
Radiation Oncology uses high-energy radiation - such as x-rays, gamma rays, and electron beams - in the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. Treatment planning involves the radiation therapist, radiation oncologist, medical dosimetrist, and clinical physicist working together to determine the exact disease location and the optimal technique for treatment.
Daily treatments are performed utilizing high-energy linear accelerators. Therapists in this area perform more than 17,000 treatments per year.
Future of Imaging Scholarships
Take advantage of an incredible opportunity to receive an outstanding education without financial burden! The Reading Hospital has established the Future of Imaging Scholarship program to attract Berks and surrounding county residents into the Radiologic Technology Program. In exchange for a modest employment commitment, imaging professionals are provided their education at no personal cost.
More details: Radiologic Technology Program
See more their programs: School of Health Sciences
This article is reposted with thanks to The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
The clinical laboratory is an integral part of the healthcare field, providing physicians with critical information for patient diagnosis and treatment. Clinical lab personnel do important work, and their services are in demand.
For almost 70 years, the Clinical Laboratory Science Program has educated individuals to be leaders in this field. Students develop a professional attitude, a solid foundation in related scientific principles, proficiency in the performance of laboratory procedures, and the skills necessary to take on the professional role of healthcare practitioner.
The Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, PO Box 75634, Chicago, IL 60675-5634; phone 773-714-8880.
The Department of Laboratory Services
The Department of Laboratory Services, one of the largest clinical laboratories in the state, is an integral part of The Reading Hospital. The staff of clinical laboratory scientists and technologists performs nearly 3 million tests annually to provide physicians with information helpful in diagnosing and treating patients.
The expertise of eight pathologists, three pathologist assistants, specially trained department supervisors, a Medical Director, and an Administrative Director provide professional support and perspective.
The Laboratory includes the following sections: Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology/Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Surgical Pathology, Cytology, Phlebotomy, Central Receiving, and Point of Care Testing.
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading, PA 19611
Phone: 610-988-5951
email: cls@readinghospital.org
More details:Clinical Laboratory Science Program
The Surgical Technology Program
For more than 30 years, the Surgical Technology Program at The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has prepared qualified professionals for a technical role on the surgical team. Combining instructional lectures and clinical experience, the 10-month program prepares students for the national certification examination and to assume entry-level positions as surgical technologists.
The Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Department of Surgery
With 120 surgeons in 11 specialty fields and 150 nurses and surgical technologists, The Reading Hospital's Department of Surgery performs over 34,800 operations each year. Procedures include open-heart surgery, hip replacements, cataract removals, and cerebral artery bypass procedures.
The Hospital's suite of 29 operating rooms accommodates surgeons certified in cardiac, dental, general, gynecologic, neurologic, orthopedic, otolaryngologic, plastic, podiatric, thoracic and vascular, and urologic surgery. These surgical teams are supported by a large staff of anesthesiologists and certified nurse anesthetists, as well as by highly trained professionals in numerous associated departments.
The Department also operates two very busy outpatient surgery centers. One at the main Hospital campus in West Reading, and the other at The Reading Hospital SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge.
More details:The Reading Hospital School of Surgical Technology
Radiologic Technology Program
The Radiologic Technology Program at The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is an accredited educational program that offers students the exceptional classroom and clinical experiences in preparation for an exciting career in imaging. For more than 50 years, the Program has educated women and men who have continued to serve in every field of radiologic imaging, both here at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center and in locations across the nation.
A Rewarding Career
The fast-paced, ever-changing profession of radiography allows imaging professionals to utilize technical, scientific, and interpersonal skills when providing compassionate radiologic care for thier patients. Through the performance of high quality radiologic exams, radiographers play an integral role in assisting their patient's achievement of health. A great deal of personal and professional satisfaction can be realized as this information, critical for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, is acquired.
Due to the astounding growth in the field of radiology, The Reading Hospital has extended an offer of employment to all graduating students since 1998. You may be the next candidate to join our ever-growing team!
Our program satisfies the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The Department of Radiology
The Radiologic Technology Program is based within the Department of Radiology at The Reading Hospital. Background on this large Hospital department is important to understanding the student experience.
A staff of 19 radiologists is supported by two radiation physicists and 130 radiologic technologists, working in four functional sections: diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.
Diagnostic Radiology, the largest section, provides imaging services to the community, performing more than 225,000 examinations each year. Students have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Specialty imaging areas are available to the student on the Hospital campus, including: Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology, where diagnostic and interventional studies of blood vessels are performed.
Nuclear Medicine is a branch of radiology utilizing radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals to functionally image body parts. The most current technology is used to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures numbering more than 9,000 per year.
Radiation Oncology uses high-energy radiation - such as x-rays, gamma rays, and electron beams - in the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. Treatment planning involves the radiation therapist, radiation oncologist, medical dosimetrist, and clinical physicist working together to determine the exact disease location and the optimal technique for treatment.
Daily treatments are performed utilizing high-energy linear accelerators. Therapists in this area perform more than 17,000 treatments per year.
Future of Imaging Scholarships
Take advantage of an incredible opportunity to receive an outstanding education without financial burden! The Reading Hospital has established the Future of Imaging Scholarship program to attract Berks and surrounding county residents into the Radiologic Technology Program. In exchange for a modest employment commitment, imaging professionals are provided their education at no personal cost.
More details: Radiologic Technology Program
See more their programs: School of Health Sciences
This article is reposted with thanks to The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.