Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Per Diem

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound equipment and perform all types of ultrasound procedures in a clinical setting. You will follow established policies, schedule and coordinate patient exams, and maintain equipment QC and service records.

The role requires Certification in ARRT or ARDMS, and you will contribute to quality assurance through comparison studies with other modalities and by documenting equipment performance and issues daily.

Qualifications

• Operates ultrasound equipment and performs daily ultrasound procedures.
• Maintains and updates quality control checks on equipment.
• Schedules patients and coordinates exam flow.
• Maintains accurate records for QA and QC activities.

Responsibilities

• Operates all ultrasound equipment and performs all types of ultrasound procedures.
• Follows established policies and procedures for scanning.
• Schedules patients for ultrasound procedures.
• Organizes daily schedule and gives appropriate instructions.
• Assists in performing quality control on equipment and quality assurance studies.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Equipment operation

Scheduling

Education

ARRT Certification

ARDMS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

• 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.

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.

One of the following certifications is required upon hire:

• Certified Sonographer - ARRT
• Certified Sonographer - ARDMS