Echocardiography Technician III

Geisinger•Danville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 .

Requirements

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 and Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.
Minimum of 5 years - required
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required)
Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)
Adult Echocardiography - ARDMS or CCIARDMS or CCI
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
Has significant experience in modality and performs all routine and complex job activities independently.
Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Assists in approved research activities.
Assist with complex structural heart procedures
Participate in requirements for ICAEL accreditations.
Requires little or no direction in the execution of job duties and can resolve most routine and complex issues successfully.
May be assigned lead technologist responsibilities and/or may be assigned responsibilities for coordinating specific programs.
Identifies areas for improvement and provides leadership to support process improvement activities.
Assists in developing and maintaining internal training programs and technical instruction of echocardiographic techniques.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

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 Care.com 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
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners