MSK ATC Sonographer Senior - Orthopedics

Job Summary

Works with the MSK physician to provide athletic training clinical support and perform Musculoskeletal Ultrasounds. Assists in the management of the MSK Ultrasound program in ensuring continuous education, improvement and patient centered care.

• Prepares patients for examination, explains procedures, and performs diagnostic ultrasounds.
• Correlates patient’s clinical history with the test to be performed under the physician’s orders.
• Selects proper transducer frequency and study type for performance of the examination.
• Assists physician with ultrasound-guided procedures (injections, PRP, Prolotherapy, and Tenex).
• Participates with physicians in diagnostic impression.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment and immediately notifies the technical specialist of irregularities.
• Maintains Imaging/Data archiving.
• Completes US exam in the EXOsystem.
• Image labeling and supporting documentation in EPIC.
• Orients and educates new sonographers within the Sports Medicine Fellowship and Orthopaedic Residency.
• Educates patients with home exercise programs and guides them through each exercise to ensure proper technique.
• Prepares medications for injections and documents in the MAR system within EPIC.
• Coordinates monthly ultrasound lectures among sports medicine and outlines topics and discussion.
• Monitors ultrasound volume to ensure appropriate allocation of resources.
• Assists in monitoring ultrasound documentation and proper image capture.
• Works directly with the MSK Ultrasound Physician Director to provide programmatic guidance on innovation and teaching.
• Assists the Operations Director with strategic planning of new equipment, replacements, and program growth.
• Provides in‑services with new MSK Sonographers and continuous education for all under those under MSK sonographer job description.
• Documents ultrasound equipment malfunctions and calls service engineer when needed.

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.

• Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Required Experience: Two years of experience
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS), Certified Athletic Trainer and state license of PA, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Default Issuing Body
• Certified…