Echo Lab Technologist

Penn Medicine; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative research. In this role, you will perform specialized echocardiography tests to diagnose cardiological conditions, contributing to groundbreaking medical advancements. Collaborate with top professionals in a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment to patient health. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of cardiology while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Live your life's work with us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Employee health programs

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required.
• 2+ years Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive tests to diagnose cardiological abnormalities.
• Coordinate daily operation of the echo laboratory.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Cardiovascular Technology

Mechanical Instruments

Electronic Instruments

Education

Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary Technology

Tools

Echocardiography Equipment

Microcomputers

Job description

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?

Entity: Clinical Care Associates (CCA) - Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP) of Penn Medicine Medical Group (PMMG)

Department: Penn Cardiology Cherry Hill NJ

Location: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill- 1865 Route 70 E

Hours: Per Departmental Needs – Per Diem

Summary:

• The incumbent will perform highly skilled, specialized, non-invasive tests used to diagnose cardiological abnormalities and participates in research activities using sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and microcomputers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform highly skilled, specialized non-invasive tests used to diagnose cardiological abnormalities and participates in research activities using sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and microcomputers.
• Arrange schedule for patient echocardiography studies; prioritize requests for studies by reviewing orders and securing additional information from referring physicians when necessary.
• Conduct M-Mode, 2-D, Doppler echocardiogram and color flow Doppler studies in the inpatient/outpatient laboratories, patient rooms, intensive care units, ER and OR, without physician supervision. Determine appropriate views; modify studies according to cardiac abnormalities detected; conduct primary readings; notify attending physicians of EKG changes or Doppler/echo findings requiring immediate action.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms performed under conscious sedation in the laboratory and in the OR.
• Perform exercise stress and pharmacologic stress echocardiograms.
• Coordinate daily operation of the echo laboratory to ensure studies performed with optimal quality. Must constantly adjust to the needs of the non-invasive cardiology department and go where needed as directed by the manager of noninvasive cardiology. Maintain daily log of all patients and assist managers with preparation of monthly statistics.
• Edit and copy videotapes; maintain files on tests performed; create teaching tapes.
• Be responsible for marking all M-Mode echocardiography measurements on the worksheet as well as completely and accurately completing the demographic information on each patient. Log each patient examined in lab logbooks. Update orders as needed if patient studies are changed or cancelled.
• Perform minor maintenance on instruments.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Credentials:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology and 2+ years Echocardiography experience. Registry required. Significant years of experience could be considered in lieu of degree, registry still required. (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.