Echo Tech - ( Per Diem) Jefferson Health Einstein

Jefferson Health; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a per diem Echocardiography Diagnostic Technologist to cover Lansdale and Einstein Montgomery locations. The role performs 2D, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography and assists cardiology staff with TEE and stress echocardiography.

You will maintain high-quality imaging, coordinate patient flow, document results in the EHR and help ensure accurate billing and records. The schedule has no weekends or holidays, and there is no on-call requirement for this assignment at this

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a 2-year echocardiography program accredited by CAAHEP or cardiovascular technology program.
• ARDMS or CCI certification required; BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete echocardiographic examinations (2D, M-mode, Doppler) per protocols.
• Assist during trans-esophageal and stress echocardiography as needed.
• Document results in the EHR and ensure accurate billing/records.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety; participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Effective Communications

Accuracy and Detail

Heart Function Monitoring

Cardiac Testing

Medical Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CAAHEP‑accredited echocardiography program or cardiovascular technology program

ARDMS or CCI certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

EHR systems

Job description

Per Diem coverage at our Lansdale and Einstein Montgomery Locations. The hours for the Lansdale office are 7:30am-4:00pm and the hours for the 325 W Germantown Pike office are 9:00am-5:30pm. There are no weekends, holidays, or on call for this position at this point. This position is to cover our current echo techs when they are sick or on PTO time.**Job Description** **Summary** The Echocardiography Diagnostic Technologist performs complete echocardiographic examinations including M-mode, two-dimension and Doppler Echocardiography on clinical and/or research patients. Assists the Cardiologist, Fellows or other appropriate personnel in performing trans esophageal echocardiographic and stress echocardiographic examinations. He/she may also assist in coordinating efficient patient flow, staff assignments, educational support and highest quality procedures consistent with IAC standards for Echocardiography. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)* Escorts patient from waiting area to examination room and reviews written history questionnaire. Explains nature of test to patient.* Performs echocardiograms – 2D, M-mode, color Doppler according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standard of care.* Performs trans-esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) on non-operative/intra-operative basis according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standard of care.* Performs dobutamine stress echocardiograms (DSE), Stress Echocardiograms according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standards of care.* Logs all pertinent patient/test data to ensure accurate billing/record keeping for the hospital and department.* Monitors performance/repair of clinical equipment to ensure the quality of all testing and the safety of staff and internal/external customers.* Maintains images in EHR* Cleans/disinfects/sterilizes clinical equipment to ensure staff and internal/external customer safety from pathogens.* Participates in on call as per department policy. Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED High School Diploma and completion of a two-year echocardiography training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or cardiovascular technology program accredited by the CAAHEP.* Effective Communications - I0480 Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* Accuracy and Attention to Detail - I0960 Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.* Heart Function Monitoring - THCD0180 Knowledge of the heart's major functions and activities, ability to detect heart arrhythmias, to recognize any emergency conditions in heart functioning and to assist physicians in emergency responses to heart irregularities.* Cardiac Testing - THCD0190 Knowledge of and ability to use various equipment to examine the functioning and anatomy of the heart, following organizational protocols, in order to obtain accurate results for further diagnosis of heart disease.* Echocardiogram Examination - THCD0240 Knowledge of the principles of echocardiography, ability to perform echocardiograms and other cardiac ultrasound procedures to attain effective diagnostic evaluations of the heart.* Medical Record Keeping - THEM0050 Knowledge of processes and procedures for documenting patient information from in-take to archiving.* Medical Equipment - THNU0340 Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care. **Additional Qualifications*** Registration by a national certification organization such as American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.