Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist Weekender Days

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

120d

About The Position

This posting reflects an opening for an 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills
• Diagnostic Imaging skills
• Medical Equipment Management (Mem) skills
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiation Safety knowledge
• Radiology knowledge
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees