Job Title: Echocardiography Technician I
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV Echocardiography Laboratory Team
Date Posted: 05/28/2024
Job ID: R-62419

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.

Job Duties

Performs and processes echocardiographic examinations including two-dimensional, three dimensional, M-mode, Doppler, and special procedures and exercise techniques.
Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment and patients.
Assists with special procedures including transesophageal echocardiography, intraoperative echocardiography, pericardiocentesis, and contrast echocardiography.
Analyzes and files echocardiographic data utilizing digital computer analysis systems.
Assists in developing and maintaining internal training programs and in technical instruction of echocardiographic techniques.
Assists in approved research activities.
Performs mobile Echo service as directed.
Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

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.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and formal training.(Graduation from an accredited training program in cardiac ultrasound = 2 years).

Position Details

** $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Applicants ***

Graduate of Cardiac Ultrasound Training Program- (Required)
ARDMS or RCS Certification is required within 6 months of hire

To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/institutes/heart-institute

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) 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Cardiovascular Credentialing International Certification required within 6 months of hire - Default Issuing Body; Certified Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer within 6 months of hire - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Our Purpose & Values

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, from senior management on down, 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.

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Echocardiography Technician I