Echo Tech-Registered (Per Diem) Jefferson Health Methodist

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Registered Echo Sonographer with RCS or RDMS experience for PRN day shifts covering vacations. You will perform echocardiograms and TEEs, review histories, and ensure accurate data entry and billing records.

Responsibilities include maintaining imaging in the EHR, operating and cleaning equipment, and participating in on-call coverage per departmental policy. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and ability to accurately convey information.
• High attention to detail and precision in data recording.
• Knowledge of heart function and ability to recognize emergencies.
• Experience with cardiac testing equipment and protocols.
• Understanding echocardiography principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical record keeping and documentation.
• Familiarity with clinical equipment and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms (2D, M-mode, color Doppler) per policy.
• Performs transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) as needed per policy.
• Performs dobutamine stress echocardiograms per policy.
• Logs patient/test data for billing and records.
• Maintains and monitors clinical equipment and safety.
• Maintains images in the EHR and disinfects equipment.
• Participates in on-call duties as required by policy.

Skills

Effective communications

Accuracy and attention to detail

Heart function monitoring

Cardiac testing

Echocardiogram examination

Medical record keeping

Medical equipment

Education

CAAHEP accredited program

Job description

Job Details

Requirements for PRN

Day shift , Fridays are a must as needed , to cover vacation time off which includes weeks Monday to Friday.

Registered echo sonographer RCS, or RDMS experience required .

No weekends or holidays , but may require the day before and after holidays as needed.

Job Description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Required

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.

Experience - Preferred

echocardiogram experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications - Required

BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address

2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care orga