Cardiac Echo Technician

Penn Medicine; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a skilled Cardiac Echo Technician to perform cardiac ultrasound exams, assist physicians, and maintain high-quality standards. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and a commitment to patient care. Join us in making medical advances that improve lives.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the field or 1+ years as a Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult and pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams following protocols.
• Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment daily.
• Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate teamwork.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

Associate of Arts or Science

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• A professional Sonographer who works closely with physicians, nurses and cardiologists to accurately diagnose medical disorders and perform high quality Cardiac Ultrasound studies, including Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Stress Echocardiograms (SE, DOB SE) with and without pharmacologic agents, assists physicians in Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE) and specialty exams which would include either Pediatric Echocardiograms or Vascular Ultrasound utilizing current technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac ultrasound exams (TTE, TEE, SE and DOB SE) following a set protocol according to guidelines and standards set by Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE).
• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams on neonates, pediatrics and adolescents following a set protocol set by the laboratory or perform vascular ultrasound exams including carotid ultrasound, upper and lower extremities, ultrasound guidance, aorta, ABI/PVR following protocols set by the laboratory.
• Demonstrate correct use of controls to enhance image quality and optimize visualization of all structures.
• Accurately perform necessary calculations for diagnosis of cardiovascular abnormalities and understand all disease states.
• Activate a CRITICAL FINDINGS worksheet when needed and follow through on the procedure.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and maintain a calm demeanor during exams.
• Assist physicians with software programs on Ultrasound systems for troubleshooting or image selection.
• Access the Centricity Report system, enter data and interpretation, and fill required fields.
• Access electronic patient logs, enter pertinent data, and document appropriately.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Properly clean TEE probes following lab protocol.
• Maintain and clean laboratory or ultrasound equipment daily or as needed.
• Keep supplies stocked through ongoing inventory management.
• Provide excellent customer service with a friendly manner.
• Show responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Be flexible in work assignments and accept changes positively, demonstrating good teamwork.
• Keep training, credentials current, and be proficient with IT skills related to the position.

Credentials

• ARDMS or CCI (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound training program or equivalent experience:
• 3+ years experience in the field or 1+ years as a Cardiac Sonographer.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer comprehensive compensation, including one of the region's finest prepaid tuition assistance programs. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission and making medical advances that improve lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.