Echocardiography Technologist - Part Time

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

Job summary

As a sonographer at a leading healthcare provider, you'll utilize imaging protocols to ensure high-quality patient care and safety. You'll collaborate with healthcare teams and support educational initiatives while benefiting from a comprehensive compensation package, a focus on professional growth, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits including accident insurance

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or ARDMS certification.
• Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order and patient preparation.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and quality.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Educates and monitors students and healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Image Evaluation

Technical Quality Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

ARRT or ARDMS certification

Job description

• 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Work Requirements: 10 hours -Saturday and Sunday 6am-430pm

Great learning opportunities. Newly implemented clinical ladder to recognize and promote professional growth and development

The following certifications required upon hire:

• 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.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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) anda 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