PA - Echo Tech - Days - Geisinger Medical Center - Danville

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Job description

Job Description:

Will take weeknight/weekend call
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Agency Labor
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 of all testing modalities 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:
Great Team dynamics. Ability to use state of the art equipment and technology to identify cardiac pathology and guide optimal patient care.
Graduate of Cardiac Ultrasound Training Program- (is required)
ARDMS or RCS Certification is required
Travel to provide staffing coverage at outreach clinic sites as needed
Great team dynamics, provides the opportunity to utilize state of the art technology to identify cardiac pathology and guide optimal patient care.
On Call is a requirement for this position and will be discussed during interview process
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 of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (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

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
8 Hour Days 7:30-4pm

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialty:
Echo Technologist

General Certifications:
RDCS

Allied Health Certifications:
RDCS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
No Listing

Vacation Coverage Required:
No

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