Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Per Diem

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assesses, treats, and cares for patients of all ages. The role operates ultrasound equipment and performs scans daily while following established scanning policies and procedures.

The technologist orders needed supplies, maintains linen availability, schedules patients, organizes the daily schedule, and provides appropriate instructions. The role also documents equipment malfunctions and contacts a service engineer when needed; assists with equipment quality control and quality assurance studies; maintains quality-control standards and records; and evaluates quality assurance using comparisons with other imaging modalities or surgical results. Required records include quality-control, quality-assurance, and service records. Imaging exams and procedure-tray setup require access to and handling of non-controlled medications.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also considered essential to the position.

The position is per diem, based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV), with a rotating shift and zero scheduled weekly hours. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. Healthcare benefits, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits, are offered to full-time and part-time positions from day one; the posting does not specify whether these benefits apply to this per-diem role. The organization also promotes collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Certified Radiology Technologist certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Registered Vascular Technologist credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment and perform all types of ultrasound procedures.
• Follow established policies and procedures for scanning.
• Order supplies needed for ultrasound procedures and keep adequate linen supplies available.
• Document equipment malfunctions and contact a service engineer when needed.
• Schedule patients, organize the daily schedule, and provide appropriate instructions.
• Assist with equipment quality-control procedures and quality-assurance studies.
• Maintain standards and records for equipment quality-control checks.
• Maintain quality assurance through comparison studies between ultrasound and other modalities, such as angiography, or comparisons with surgical results.
• Maintain required quality-control, quality-assurance, and service records.
• Perform scans daily.
• Access and handle non-controlled medications as needed for imaging exams and procedure-tray setup.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages.
• Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed