Echocardiography Technologist
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. Prepares, administers, and documents 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 the assigned department.
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).
- Prepares and/or administers 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.
- Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
- Prepares and/or administers 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.
- Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
- Ensures equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
- Performs 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.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required)
- Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Qualifications
- Adult Echocardiography certification within 6 months (ARDMS or CCI)
- Basic Life Support Certification
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 loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to 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