Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist

Location:

Geisinger Viewmont Imaging

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

This posting reflects an opening for a Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Performs all types of diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Assesses, treats and cares for patients of all ages.

Job Duties:

• Operates all ultrasound equipment and performs all types of ultrasound procedures.
• Follows established policies and procedures for scanning.
• Orders all supplies needed for ultrasound procedures.
• Keeps adequate linen supply available.
• Documents equipment malfunctions and calls service engineer when needed.
• Schedules patients for ultrasound procedures.
• Organizes daily schedule and gives appropriate instructions.
• Assists in performing quality control on equipment and quality assurance studies.
• Maintains standards and records for all quality control checks on equipment.
• Maintains quality assurance by using comparison studies between ultrasound and other modalities such as angiography or comparison with surgical results.
• Maintains all required records including quality control and quality assurance results and service records.
• Performs scans daily.
• 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:

One of the following certifications is required upon hire:

• Certified Sonographer – ARRT
• Certified Sonographer – ARDMS

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Skills:

Communication, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Equipment Management (Mem), Preceptor Skills, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Working Independently

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.