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.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 – ARRTCertified Sonographer – ARDMS Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Diagnostic Imaging; Radiation Safety; Communication; Preceptor Skills; Working Independently; Medical Equipment Management (Mem); Radiology About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

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