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The Heart and Vascular Institute in State College is looking for a full-time outpatient Dual Registered Cardiac Sonographer (


Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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***SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***

Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center

Location:US:PA: State CollegeWork Type:Full TimeFTE:1.00Shift:DayHours:8:00a - 4:30pRecruiter Contact:Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

  • Entry-Level (0-1.9 years of experience): $10,000 sign-on bonus.

  • Early Career (2-4.9 years of experience): $15,000 sign-on bonus.

  • Experienced Professionals (5+ years of experience): $20,000 sign-on bonus, plus 5 days of front-loaded paid time off.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

  • Career growth opportunities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

  • Comprehensive time-off and wellness programs that start on day one.

Take the next step in your career at Penn State Health - apply today.

The Heart and Vascular Institute in State College is looking for a full-time outpatient Dual Registered Cardiac Sonographer (Adult ECHO and Pediatric ECHO) to join our talented and well-established cardiovascular team including cardiac RN’s, Physicians, a CRNP, and two Dual Registered Adult Sonographers.

The candidate should want to be part of an experienced and successful team while having strong patient and scanning skills with the following additional preferred experience:

2 years with experience in Adult Echo AND Pediatric Echo

The sonographer will need to be proficient at scanning all ages (from neonates to geriatric), complex congenital pathology, adult stress testing (exercise and pharmacological), contrast administration (LV opacification and agitated saline), and IV insertion/removal for adult patients (training available) as well as being comfortable and independent once fully trained.

The position is full time consisting of five 8-hour days with 1-2 days at the pediatric location and 3-4 days at the adult location per week. Both sites are located in State College, Pennsylvania. The position may require some initial travel to Hershey Medical Center during the training process. Both Mileage reimbursement and/or hotel accommodations are available during the training period.

We are looking for a vibrant, empathetic and kind candidate who is willing to go the extra mile for our patients. The candidate for this position has the opportunity to expand their imaging skills, their knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and their interpersonal skills, all while providing high-level academic cardiac imaging in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be ARDMS or CCI registered or registry eligible. If registry eligible must be registered one (1) year after graduation date.
  • Must obtain BLS certification within three (3) months from hire.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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