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Guthrie · 10 hours ago

Ultrasound Tech - per diem

Towanda, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated healthcare organization providing a wide range of medical services. They are seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer who will utilize high frequency sound waves for medical diagnosis, perform scanning examinations, and assist in various medical procedures.

Health CareHospitalPersonal Health

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Performs the scanning examination requested by the referring physician, modifying the examination, depending upon on the findings demonstrated, and review the examination with the supervising Radiologist if necessary

Assists the Radiologist or the clinician in special procedures such as percutaneous fluid aspiration or biopsy procedures when performed in the department or in Interventional Radiology

Performs routine equipment checks for resolution and other quality control procedures, as necessary

Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while getting on to scanning table, if unsafe situation occurs (such as a fire), getting patient to safety and sounding alarm

Ability to work alone on shift or on call and perform the job done with confidence in your abilities and in an efficient manner

Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stop and walk in order to care for patients. Must be able to perform a stand‐pivot transfer with a patient

Must be able to maintain composure during procedures or exams with potential colostomy or draining wounds, as well as working with patients with various conditions such as Hepatitis, Meningitis or those with isolation precautions

Verifies images and reports of exam and sends to PACS

Maintains an inventory of coupling agent, drugs and other supplies and requisitions and materials, as needed

Obtains sterile instruments, as needed, and returns them to central supply for sterilization and storage

Teaches ultrasound technique to student technologists and completes appropriate paperwork

Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments, as appropriate

Must be able to work a variety of shifts and be in the call rotation on a scheduled basis, along with on evenings/overnights and weekends. Hospital observed holidays are not required to be covered by Per Diem Ultrasound Technologists, however they may volunteer to cover if desired

Able to be on call and in the department within 45 minutes after being called for a procedure

Must be able to sit or stand for a prolonged period of time in performing the ordered examination (usually 30‐60 minutes for each patient)

Performs high level disinfection process according to policy/procedures

Qualification

RDMS certificationSonographyARRT certificationUltrasound techniqueHigh level disinfectionQuality control proceduresPACSPatient careEmergency responseInventory management