Job Summary
Participates in a variety of technical duties necessary to secure and process echocardiograms. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
Job Duties
Come Join our Heart Institute Team!
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification.
GMC has set the national standard for care coordination among hospital leadership, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, advanced practice, nursing, life support, emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), care management, pharmacy and cardiac rehab teams.
*** $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Applicants ***
- Performs and processes echocardiograms.
- Performs emergency echocardiograms, when necessary.
- Transports equipment to patient’s bedside, as required.
- Assists in Transesophageal echocardiogram support in the OR; Cardiac Cath Lab; outpatient, or inpatient setting.
- Participates in call coverage for nights and weekend.
- Enters patient data, utilizing the electronic medical record for documentation.
- Assists in technical instruction of echocardiography, as necessary, for nurses, residents, fellows, nursing students, etc.
- Maintains current knowledge of echocardiography technology.
- Reviews current articles and attends conferences as required by the supervisor.
- Travels to staff outreach sites and performs echos and EKG’s, as required.
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
** $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Applicants ***
Position Details:
Graduate of Cardiac Ultrasound Training Program- (Required)
To learn more about Geisinger Heart Institute, please visit: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/institutes/heart-institute
We’re proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment -Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
- Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
- Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only) Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
- Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.
- Competitive 401k plan
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced leaders
- Paid parental leave and Military Leave
- Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Certified ECG Technician – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer within 6 months of hire – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
SkillsHealth Information Documentation; Communication; Epic Knowledge; Medical Devices And Tools; Cardiac Testing; Customer Service
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
