Perform and assist in adult echocardiographic examinations and maintain the operation of the adult echocardiography laboratory. Responsibilities include administering ultrasound enhancing agents, documenting clinical history, and collaborating with licensed practitioners on interventional procedures.
Location
Geisinger
Medical
Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United
States of
America)
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 40
Worker
Type:
Regular
Exemption
Status:
No
Job
Summary: Join Our Incredible Team at Geisinger!
Are you passionate about making a difference and working with a supportive, high-performing team? At Geisinger, we believe in empowering our employees to thrive while delivering exceptional care and service.
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible applicants!!
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us! Job Duties
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. 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.
Position Details
Join our team and receive up to a $15.000 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Hours
Days/ 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
On
Call: Weeknight, Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Details will be discussed during interview process Great learning opportunities. 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.
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) 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
Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required),
Bachelor's
Degree-Related
Field of
Study (Preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and
Requirements
Requires graduation from a specialty training program and certification by ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI. A bachelor's degree and at least one year of related work experience are preferred.
bachelor degree
professional certificate
Communication
Customer Service
Patient Care
Echocardiography
ALARA Principles
Cardiac Testing
Vascular Access
Health Information Documentation
Epic Knowledge
Medical Devices And Tools
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
401(k) Plan
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Care.com Membership
Military Leave Pay
Parental Leave Pay
Universal Life Insurance
MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program
Adoption and Fertility Assistance
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
License(s): Adult Echocardiography within 6 months - ARDMS or CCIARDMS or CCI, Basic Life
Support
Certification -
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Issuing
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Skills: Cardiac Testing, Communication, Customer Service, Epic Knowledge, Health Information
Documentation,
Medical
Devices
And
Tools
OUR
PURPOSE &
VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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.
In Pennsylvania, echocardiography technologist openings are often tied to hospitals, cardiology practices, and diagnostic imaging teams that need staff who can perform and document cardiac studies accurately. This role is competitive because employers typically look for specialty training, ARDMS or CCI adult echocardiography certification within six months, related experience, and Basic Life Support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of patient-facing imaging work before applying.
