What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiography Technician I position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Echocardiography Technician I
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV Echocardiography Laboratory Team
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Analyzes and files echocardiographic data utilizing digital computer analysis systems.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
*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
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
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
Salary : $15,000
