Echocardiography Technologist

Geisinger • Danville, PA

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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
• 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.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• 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.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees