Pediatric Echocardiography Technician I
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.
- Assists Pediatric Cardiologists with intraoperative TEE’s.
- Assists Pediatric Cardiologists with TEE or ICE procedures in the CATH lab.
- Willingness to travel to outreach clinics as 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.
Position Details
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level II within 24 months.
**Join our team and receive up to a $15.000 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Hours: Days 8:00-a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Additional shift times will be discussed during interview process
On Call: Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Details will be discussed during interview process
Travel: Occasional to Northeast Region-when needed
Great learning opportunities. Clinical ladder to recognize and promote professional growth and development
The following certifications required 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- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer within 6 months of hire - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Certified ECG Technician - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)Skills
Customer Service; Communication; Cardiac Testing; Health Information Documentation; Medical Devices And Tools; Epic KnowledgeAbout 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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