Echocardiography Technologist II - Per Diem

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a skilled cardiac sonographer responsible for performing echocardiographic examinations and assisting providers with procedures. The role requires ARDMS or equivalent certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Duties include evaluating images, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with licensed practitioners. The position primarily involves daytime hours with some occasional travel, offering an opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Certification by ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI required.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic examinations and assist with procedures.
• Evaluate images for quality and ensure proper patient identification.
• Communicate findings with licensed providers.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Collaboration

Technical proficiency

Education

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Job description

Job Summary

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, and provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned department.

Job Duties

• 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 sites 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 sites 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 and interventional imaging sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
• Assists in approved research activities.
• Assists with structural heart procedures.

Certifications Required Upon Hire

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification.
• Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Schedule & Hours

• Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Occasional early start times and some travel may be required.
• Minimum commitment: 40 hours per month.

Weekend / On‑Call

• Weekends and on‑call are not required.
• Eligible to participate in weekend shifts and/or on‑call rotations if desired.

Education

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Related Field of Study (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree—Related Field of Study (Preferred).

Certifications and Licenses

• Adult Echocardiography – ARDMS or CCI.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – ARDMS.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – CCI.
• Sonography (S) – ARRT.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.