Echocardiography Technologist
Job Summary
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Job Duties
Responsible for a variety of technical duties necessary to the acquisition of echocardiographic examinations and maintenance of the normal operation of the adult echocardiography laboratory.
Cardiac sonographers independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of various cardiac imaging procedures. Sonographers prepare, administer and document activities related to ultrasound enhancing agents in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned department.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preparing and/or administering ultrasound enhancing agents through new or existing vascular access site in accordance with ASE guidelines for appropriate use.
- Communicates abnormal and unexpected findings with the provider to prioritize the need for additional testing or urgency of care with the licensed provider.
- Collaborating 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.
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
Join Our Team and Earn Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Work Location (Requirement):
- 0.5 FTE at Geisinger Pottsville, PA
- 0.5 FTE at Geisinger Danville, PA or Shamokin, PA
Hours:
- Day shift: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Additional shift times will be discussed during the interview process.
On-Call:
- Weeknight, weekend, and holiday rotation required (details discussed during interview).
Why Join Us?
- Great learning opportunities
- Clinical ladder program to recognize and promote professional growth and development
Required Certifications Upon Hire:
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification within 6 months.
- Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.
Benefits of Working at Geisinger
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA, HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO plan
- Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Family-friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet insurance
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/institutes/heart-institute
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)
Adult Echocardiography within 6 months - ARDMS or CCI; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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