Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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.

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:

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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (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)

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.