Echocardiography Technologist

Job Summary

Responsible for a variety of technical duties necessary to the acquisition of echo cardiographic examinations and maintenance of the normal operation of the adult echocardiography laboratory.

• Performs and processes echo cardiographic 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 echo cardiographic data utilizing digital computer analysis systems.
• Assists in developing and maintaining internal training programs and in technical instruction of echo cardiographic 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).

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

• 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  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

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

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)

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,…