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Echocardiography Technologist II - Per Diem

Quick overview

The technologist is responsible for performing adult echocardiographic examinations and assisting licensed practitioners with cardiac imaging and interventional procedures. They also ensure patient safety, maintain equipment quality, and document all clinical activities in accordance with institutional policies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least two years of related work experience and hold professional certifications such as ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT. A graduate degree from a specialty training program is required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateEchocardiographyUltrasoundPatient careQuality improvementMedical terminologyPatient safetyDiagnostic imagingClinical documentationVascular accessInterventional proceduresALARA principlesCardiac sonographyCardiac imagingData archival

Job description

Location

Geisinger
Medical
Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United
States of
America)
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 0
Worker
Type:
Regular
Exemption
Status:
No
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. Meets the qualifications to 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 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, interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner. Performing diagnostic, 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. Assist with structural heart procedures. 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.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Domestic partner benefits

The following certifications required upon hire: 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 and Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) or CCI credential. Work Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years Schedule & Hours: Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Occasional early start times and some travel may be required (details discussed during the interview process) 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 Specialty Training Program-Related Field of Study (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred) Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Adult Echocardiography - ARDMS or CCIARDMS or CCI, Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Skills: 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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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