Ultrasound Tech - per diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Towanda
Posted on: January 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves and other
diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis in various regions of
the body. Education, License & Cert: High school with additional
skills training (certification) required. Certification Required:
RDMS (preferred) or ARRT with specialized certification in
Sonography required, cannot be certification eligible. Experience:
Minimum of three months (RDMS). Essential Functions: 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. Other Duties: 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. About Us Joining the Guthrie team
allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health
care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff
members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The
Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic
is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization
in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty
group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced
practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office
network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.
Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery,
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine,
Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as
Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care
Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
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