Ultrasound Technologist Regional Float - Days

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Sign-on bonus of $25,000

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Sonographer at Geisinger Medical Center in the United States. Responsibilities include ensuring patient preparation, optimizing imaging protocols, and performing diagnostic procedures.

Applicants must have relevant certifications, experience, and the capability to work in a collaborative healthcare environment. Comprehensive healthcare benefits start from day one of employment, along with a sign-on bonus of $25,000.

Qualifications

• Certification (ARRT or ARDMS) required on hire.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification and relevant sonographer licensing are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order and patient preparation for exams.
• Optimize imaging protocols and maintain patient safety.
• Prepare and document medication activities as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for quality and archival storage compliance.
• Educate students and collaborate on interventional procedures.

Skills

Certification as a sonographer

Patient safety knowledge

Collaboration skills

Technical quality evaluation

Interventional procedure assistance

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Ultrasound devices

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) • Shift: Days (United States) • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 • Worker Type: Regular • Exemption Status: No

Sign‑on bonus of $25,000 for eligible applicants. $6/hr premium on top of the base pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained, patient identified and prepared for exam, and clinical history is documented and confidential.
• Use appropriate imaging protocol, optimize technical factors, and maximize patient safety applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare, administer, and document medication activities as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and technical quality, verify archival storage/transfer of data.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Collaborate with a licensed practitioner in sonographic interventional procedures.
• Ensure equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures meet optimal technical and administrative quality.
• Perform diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed or during educational activities.
• Review symptoms and medical history to determine correct exam; evaluate orders and requests to assure correct scheduling.
• Perform noninvasive vascular laboratory tests as applicable.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of test results, include disease level, incidental findings, and need for additional testing, reporting to provider.
• Maintain compliance with job‑specific obligations and organization policies.

Qualifications

Certification (required on hire): American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification. Additional credentials as listed below.

• Radiology: ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential.
• Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential, must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required.
• Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) certificate required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) preferred.
• Interim credential advancement: graduated after March 10, 2024 must advance to Level2 within 24 months.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required). Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Preferred).

Experience: Minimum 1 year related work experience (Preferred).

Certification & Licence: Basic Life Support Certification; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS); Sonography (S) by ARRT.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and benefits for domestic partners.

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.