MRI Technologist

Job Title : Ultrasound Technologist - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Diagnostic Services, Radiology

Schedule : Days

Work Type : Full time

Department : Radiology Operations Team

Date Posted : 10 / 20 / 2025

Job ID : R-86821

Job Summary

Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and / or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and / or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
• Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
• Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
• Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
• Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
• Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), 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.

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

The following certification required upon hire :

Radiology : ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB / GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Benefits of working at Geisinger :

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Our Purpose & Values

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, from senior management on down, 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.

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