Ultrasound Technologist Regional Float

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible applicants!!
This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate.

Responsible for independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using sonography. Responsible for the delivery of high quality, cost effective imaging services. Performs imaging procedures in area of expertise. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range for their assigned area. Responsible for all regulatory requirements.

Job Duties:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgement during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates impression to the radiologist.
• Seeks out new information and technologies to improve job performance.
• Communicates openly, honestly, directly and clearly.
• Provides appropriate information, gives feedback, and constructively assists in resolving conflicts.
• Makes decisions considering the impact on others; takes personal responsibility and demonstrates risk-taking behavior.
• Allocates decision-making at the appropriate level; involves others; build team trust and commitment.
• Communicates and supports decisions; evaluates past decisions to improve on further decisions.
• Participates in, accepts and supports team activities and decisions.
• Participates in learning activities.
• Fosters an environment of continuous learning; takes risks; helps others; contributes to the professional growth of the department.
• Ensures regulatory compliance is understood.
• Possesses the knowledge and experience to achieve success by continually working in compliance.
• Assures technical compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health, National Research Council, and Department Environmental Protection regulations.
• Commits to placing the patient and customer first.
• Ensures the patient experience is a priority.
• Uses resources effectively to meet departmental goals.
• Recommends changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and patient safety.
• Makes decisions considering the impact on others and the department Identifies problem-related equipment performance and calibration which results in substandard images.
• Notifies Technical Specialist and Team Leader.
• Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Primary schedule consists of assignments that require floating between hospital and outpatient locations within a region to fill scheduling gaps due to time off, FMLA, staffing shortages, or other coverage needs deemed relevant by radiology leadership. Coverage requirements may include days, evening, nights, weekends, holidays or any combination.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.