Job Title: Vascular Laboratory Ultrasound Technologist
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services, Lab
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Vascular Laboratory Team
Date Posted: 06/05/2024
Job ID: R-63114

Job Summary

Performs noninvasive vascular testing, preliminary interpretation and reporting of test results, independent triage patient history and exam requests, assessment of results to determine level of disease and need for additional testing or urgency of further care or reporting to provider. Collaborates with providers to enable the appropriate patient care, depending on the results of exams; Communicates test results with referring providers to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). 
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.  
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable. 
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers. 
• Performing diagnostic vascular sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.

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

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DAYS: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 pm.

On Call: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays are Rotational - discussed during interview process.

Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Sonography- required with in 6 months of hire.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required), Associate'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 Body; Registered Vascular Technologist within 6 months - ARDMS or CCI

Our Purpose & Values

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, from senior management on down, 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.