Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Evenings

Location:

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Shift:

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular Exemption Status:

No Job Summary:

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

Position Details:

One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Sonographer

• ARRT Certified Sonographer

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ARDMS Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification

• Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Radiology Technologist
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Skills:

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. 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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

• Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

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 their protected veteran status.