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Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology Services

Penn State Health logoPenn State HealthReading, PAPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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About the job

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Day

Hours: Days with Weekend/Call Rotation

Recruiter Contact: Erin W. McCaw at emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to perform cardiac ultrasound studies under the supervision of a sonographer from a more senior category or a physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

  • Prior pediatric experience is preferred.
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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 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:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

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.

From Penn State Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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