Vascular Ultrasound Technologist(full time, days)

4 weeks ago

Lancaster, United States Lancaster General Full time

Summary

Job Description

LOCATION: Varied in-patient and out-patient sites within Lancaster, PA

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $5,000 (prorated based on FTE) sign-on with 2 year commitment. External candidates only.

SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week). 1.0 FTE. Dayshift. 8,10 or 12 hour shifts. 1 week of evening/overnight call every 4 weeks. 1 weekend of call every 4 weeks. 1-2 Holiday on-call per year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment. The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self –motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

  • Performs all diagnostic Vascular Ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing Ultrasound services on weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

  • Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.

  • Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.

  • Explains procedure to patient and family.

  • Completes required documentation of patient history

  • Completes examination and billing as required.

  • Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.

  • Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates diagnostic information to the attending physician.

  • Communicates effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.

  • Follows established departmental procedures.

  • Uses independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed

  • Integrates diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.

  • Recognizes and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

  • May be required to travel to various site locations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required of all incumbents:

  • High School diploma/GED.

  • Graduation from an accredited program for Vascular Sonography.

  • Certified by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in in Physics (SPI), or Vascular Technology (RVT) within twelve (12) months of placement in position.

  • Additional ARDMS specialty registries are encouraged.

  • In compliance with ARDMS and/or ARRT continuing education requirements.

  • CPR certification.

  • If providing portable services: Valid PA driver’s license required.

  • Completion of required clinical experience and hours required to take the ARDMS Physics and RVT registry exams.

  • Completion of required classroom hours and material required to take the ARDMS Physics and RVT registry exams.

  • Exceptional professional communication with patients.

  • Exceptional patient care skills.

  • Exceptional customer service skills.

  • Strong eye-hand coordination.

  • Valid driver's license may be required (based upon position assignment).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Abdomen registry

  • 2 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

  • Bilingual in Spanish.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

  • 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

  • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

  • Child Care Subsidies

  • Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.

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