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Guthrie · 2 weeks ago

Ultrasound Tech - Vascular - per diem

Guthrie is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to utilize high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis in various regions of the body.

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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 certificationSonography certificationPatient care skillsEmergency responseTeaching skills

Required

High school with additional skills training (certification) required
ARRT with specialized certification in Sonography required, cannot be certification eligible
Minimum of three months (RDMS)
Performs the scanning examination requested by the referring physician
Assists the Radiologist or the clinician in special procedures such as percutaneous fluid aspiration or biopsy procedures
Performs routine equipment checks for resolution and other quality control procedures
Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations
Ability to work alone on shift or on call and perform the job done with confidence
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
Verifies images and reports of exam and sends to PACS
Maintains an inventory of coupling agent, drugs and other supplies
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
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
Performs high level disinfection process according to policy/procedures

Preferred

Certification Required: RDMS (preferred)
Ability to work a variety of shifts and be in the call rotation on a scheduled basis
Hospital observed holidays are not required to be covered by Per Diem Ultrasound Technologists, however they may volunteer to cover if desired

Company

Health care

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Fidelis Care
2025-05-14Grant

Leadership Team

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Edmund Sabanegh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Guthrie Clinic
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Brad Carvellas
SVP, Chief Digital Officer
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