Ultrasound Technologist

JOB TITLE: Ultrasound TechnologistLOCATION: Jersey Short HospitalDEPARTMENT: RadiologyWORK SCHEDULE: DaysWORK TYPE: Full TimeJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using sonography within their area of expertise and specific age range if applicable. Responsible for thedelivery of high quality, cost effective imaging services. Responsible for all regulatory requirements.Performs duties to support the mission of Geisinger in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction.Reports to Women’s Health Leadership.COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Demonstrates knowledge of technical/imaging components in the ultrasound department.Demonstrates flexibility to teach and ability to perform both independently and as a team member.Demonstrates knowledge/use of all supplies.Demonstrates knowledge of all procedures performed in Ultrasound.Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory and quality improvement policies.Demonstrates excellent and positive communication skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduate or student in their final year of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied health education programs (CAAHEP) is required.Satisfactory completion of a formal CAHEA recognized ultrasonic training program orequivalent experience required. ARDMS registry or eligibility required.Minimum of one year experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Outreach travel may be required.Employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties.Physical and emotional health must be sufficient to meet the demands of the position.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.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.A BOUT GEISINGER:One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger is known for its focus on caring and innovative programs including the ProvenCare® best-practice approach to maximize quality, safety and value; ProvenHealth Navigator® advanced medical home; Springboard Health® population health program to improve the health of an entire community; ProvenExperience™ to provide refunds to patients unhappy with their care experience; and Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative, the largest healthcare system-based precision health project in the world. With more than 215,000 volunteer participants enrolled, MyCode is conducting extensive research and returning medically actionable results to participants. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.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. 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.Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.