Ultrasound /Vascular Technologist - Rotation

Geisinger•Selinsgrove, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Certified Sonographer – ARRT
Certified Sonographer – ARDMS
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

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.