Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Per Diem

Job Summary

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

Job Duties

• 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.
• Aids 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 Environment

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Position Details

• One Of The Following Certifications Is Required Upon Hire:
  • Certified Sonographer – ARRT
  • Certified Sonographer – ARDMS
• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
• Experience: N/A
• Certification(s) and License(s):
  • Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
  • Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.