Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Weekender - Days

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

$15,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! 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. 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. 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.

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)
Communication
Diagnostic Imaging
Medical Equipment Management (Mem)
Preceptor Skills
Radiation Safety
Radiology
Working 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.