Echocardiography Technologist II - Per Diem

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer responsible for performing echocardiographic examinations and ensuring the proper operation of the echocardiography laboratory. This role involves collaborating with licensed practitioners and educating healthcare providers.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT or ARDMS certifications, a minimum of 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Full benefits available from day one include healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer or ARDMS/CCI certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order, patient identification, preparation, and documentation.
• Utilize imaging protocols and optimize technical parameters.
• Prepare and administer medication according to regulations.
• Evaluate image quality and verify archival storage.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Communicate findings to the licensed provider.
• Collaborate with the licensed practitioner for interventions.

Skills

Sonography

Patient Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program

Job description

Location

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Job Summary

Responsible for technical duties necessary for echocardiographic examinations and maintaining the normal operation of the adult echocardiography laboratory. Cardiac sonographers independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in completing various cardiac imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order, patient identification, preparation, and documentation of clinical history while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical parameters while maximizing patient safety and applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and administer medication or ultrasound enhancing agents through vascular access sites in accordance with regulations and institutional policy.
• Evaluate image quality, verify archival storage, and conduct post‑processing if applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other healthcare providers.
• Communicate abnormal or unexpected findings to the licensed provider to prioritize additional testing or urgency of care.
• Collaborate with licensed practitioner in performing sonographic interventional procedures.
• Maintain equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures in accordance with request by the licensed practitioner.
• Participate in modality quality or process improvement activities and approved research projects.
• Assist in structural heart procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a sonographer or ARDMS/CCI certification, including Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.
• Minimum of 2years of related work experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) preferred.

Schedule & Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. (primarily). Occasional early start times and some travel may be required.

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.