Ultrasound Technologist - Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger seeks an Ultrasound Technologist responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic procedures in Pennsylvania. The role requires certification by ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Successful candidates will ensure patient safety, administer medications as prescribed, and participate in process improvements. Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting from day one are provided for both full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Certification as a sonographer by ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional sonographic procedures.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure patient identification and proper exam preparation.

Skills

Sonographic imaging procedures

Patient care optimization

Medication administration

Image evaluation

Student education

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary

$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants. Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi‑frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
• Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
• Evaluates orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
• Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
• Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
• Work is performed in a clinical environment and is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer, or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification.
• Preferred ARDMS credential (OB/GYN, ABD minimum). If a vascular credential is required, ARDMS (RVT) or RVS is required.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN).
• Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.
• Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (PE) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential.
• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.
• 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).

Education & Experience

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Radiologic Technology (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Required).

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Domestic partner benefits.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is a proud affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.