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Ultrasound Technologist - Days

Quick overview

Ultrasound Technologists are responsible for performing sonographic imaging procedures and analyzing data for diagnosis. They prepare and administer medications, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with licensed practitioners.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have certification from ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI, and a graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related work experience.

professional certificatebachelor degreeConfidentialityMedication AdministrationEducationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationSafety ProtocolsImage AnalysisDiagnostic ImagingInterventional ProceduresALARA PrinciplesSonographyTechnical Quality EvaluationVascular TestingClinical History DocumentationPreliminary Interpretation

Job description

Location

Geisinger
Medical
Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United
States of
America)
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 40
Worker
Type:
Regular
Exemption
Status:
No
Job
Summary: $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This posting reflects an opening for an Ultrasound Tech 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 II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job
Duties: Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality. Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable. Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers. Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures. Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner. Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities. Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient. Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams. Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable). Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider. 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.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
Health Insurance
Benefits for Domestic Partners

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): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American
Registry of
Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT)
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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Ultrasound Technologist - Days

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