Vascular Laboratory Ultrasound Technologist - Part Time

Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
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:

• Performs noninvasive Vascular Laboratory tests.
• Follows standardized exams protocols of the Vascular Laboratory.
• Works as a team member to ensure the timely completion of requested patient exams.
• Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
• Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results, including level of disease, incidental findings, results outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
• Prepares preliminary reports to accurately describe testing and diagnostic results.
• Triages orders and requests for vascular lab procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
• Performs noninvasive testing on call and provides interpretation and preliminary test reports and communication of results to providers.

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:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (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 - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Skills:
Communication, Teamwork, Vascular Access Devices, Working Independently
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, 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.