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Geisinger · 4 months ago

Echocardiography Technologist

Danville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Geisinger is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and service. They are seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform various cardiac imaging procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain the echocardiography laboratory's operations.

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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

Qualification

EchocardiographySonography CertificationCardiac TestingEpic KnowledgeCustomer ServiceHealth Information DocumentationMedical Devices And ToolsBasic Life Support CertificationCommunication

Required

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

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

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.

Company

Geisinger

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Geisinger is a health and wellness organization that offers orthopaedic, weight-management, and heart care services. It is a sub-organization of Risant Health.

Founded in 1915

Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees