Job Summary

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible applicants!! · Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment · Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) · Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability · Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment · PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast · MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives · Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee referral incentive program Performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures using ultrasound equipment. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

Job Duties

• Prepares patients for examination.
• Explains procedures to patients while performing studies.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with test to be performed.
• Consults with physician regarding patient's previous history and decision of appropriate ultrasonic procedures required.
• Performs obstetrical ultrasound studies, including targeted scans and fetal echocardiography.
• First trimester screen, biophysical profiles, umbilical, and MCA Dopplers.
• Operates complex ultrasound equipment pertinent to departmental needs and equipment operating standards.
• Selects proper transducer frequency and study type for performance of the examination.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized.
• Differentiates artifact from normal or pathological processes.
• Determines if the anatomy is normal or abnormal.
• Delineates the abnormality and extends the scope of the study, if appropriate.
• Provides technical and nursing aid for procedures.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures.
• Participates with physicians in diagnostic impression.
• Contributes technical and professional knowledge to the final diagnostic impression or report.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Immediately notifies the technical specialist of irregularities.
• Notifies the technical specialist or appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions according to procedure.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relations with patients, physicians, employees, other departments and vendors.
• Maintains Image and Data archiving.
• Communicates and works as a team player with clinic support nursing for the benefit of the patient.
• Schedules and completes Ultrasound exam in the radiology information system and picture archiving communication system.
• Ensures compliance with all mandated regulations set forth by Joint Commission, Department of Health, and Infection Control.

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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Acts Decisively; Leads Others; Supervisory Customer Service

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

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.