Cardiac Sonographer (Echocardiography Technologist)

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Your Cardiac Sonography Career at Geisinger Heart Institute! $15,000 Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance Available Join Geisinger's nationally recognized Heart Institute as a Cardiac Sonographer (Echocardiography Technologist) and become part of a collaborative, high-performing cardiovascular team. Utilize advanced imaging technology while performing echocardiograms, structural heart imaging, stress echocardiography, and other specialized cardiac studies. Expand your skills through hands-on experience with advanced cardiac procedures, a clinical ladder program, continuing education opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits starting on day one while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients throughout our communities.

Requirements

Graduate of a Specialty Training Program
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within six months of hire
Adult Echocardiography credential: ARDMS (AE) or CCI
Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Clinical Ladder Advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities
Benefits Starting Day One
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
Tuition reimbursement
MyHealth Rewards wellness program
Adoption assistance
Fertility assistance
Parental leave pay
Military leave pay
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
Universal life insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance