Echocardiography Technologist

Geisinger • Danville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Incredible Team at Geisinger! Are you passionate about making a difference and working with a supportive, high-performing team? At Geisinger, we believe in empowering our employees to thrive while delivering exceptional care and service. $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible applicants!! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required)
• Adult Echocardiography within 6 months - ARDMS or CCIARDMS or CCI
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Cardiac Testing
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Epic Knowledge
• Health Information Documentation
• Medical Devices And Tools

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

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.

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
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree