Ultrasound Technologist - Part Time (Mon/Tues Day 12's)

Guthrie Health • Towanda, PA

49d

About The Position

The diagnostic sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional skills training (certification).
• RVT within 3 years.
• Minimum of three months (RDMS).

Responsibilities

• Performs the scanning examination requested by the referring physician, modifying the examination, depending on the findings demonstrated, and review the examination with the supervising radiologist.
• Assists the radiologist or the clinician in special procedures such as percutaneous fluid aspiration or biopsy procedures.
• Performs routine equipment checks for resolution and other quality control procedures, as necessary.
• Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while getting on to scanning table, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting patient to safety and sounding alarm. Ability to work alone on shift or call and get job done in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stop and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand‐pivot transfer with a patient.
• Meets with and keeps Radiology Manager informed of needs, activities, and problems within ultrasound department.
• Orders, charges and schedules patients in RIS system.
• Verifies images of exam and sends to PACS.
• Maintains an inventory of coupling agent, drugs and other supplies and requisitions and materials, as needed.
• Obtains sterile instruments, as needed, and returns them to central supply for sterilization and storage.
• Teaches ultrasound technique to student technologists.
• Complies with established procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments, as appropriate, such as cover in Diagnostic Radiology when needed.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts and be in the call rotation on a scheduled basis.
• Able to be on call and in the department within 45 minutes after being called in for a procedure.
• Must be able to sit or stand for a prolonged period of time in performing the ordered examination (usually 30‐60 minutes for each patient).
• Performs high level disinfection process according to policy/procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees