Echo Technologist - Adult Congenital - Full-time - HUP

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking an Echo Lab professional to performAdult congenital and general echocardiographic studies. You will verify patient identity, prepare equipment, and ensure accurate results for interpretation by physicians and the lab manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, following ASE and department guidelines, and supporting ongoing education through conferences. Collaboration with the pediatric and congenital echo teams is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (BA/BS).
• Education specialization in Radiologic Science or related field.
• 5+ years clinical experience in an IAC-accredited Echo Lab in Adult Congenital.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and prepares equipment for studies.
• Performs adult congenital and general echocardiographic studies per ASE guidelines.
• Maintains records and ensures adherence to lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clinical teamwork

Communication with physicians

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Radiologic Science or related field

Tools

Echo equipment

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.

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Summary

• The incumbent will provide high quality echocardiographic studies for our highly complex Adult Congenital heart disease population as well as our general echo population, including all services that the department provides. Accurate analysis and evaluation will be provided to interpreting physician for review. Will fulfill responsibility to HUP by adherence to hospital and department policies and procedures while pursuing goals for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification prior to initiating study. Monitors patient's behavior and general physical condition to ensure continued stability and to assess study's effects. Prepares necessary supplies and sets up echocardiographic equipment to prepare for scheduled studies. Performs Adult congenital and general echocardiographic studies according to ASE and department guidelines, using skilled techniques and equipment operation to ensure accurate results under supervision of attending physician or Echo lab manager. Analyzes and evaluates results of studies for review by interpreting physician and or department manager. Works with not only the adult echo lab supervisor and medical director but also the congenital echo program director and medical director to ensure the lab protocols and policies are being followed. Compile records and maintains files on all tests performed according to procedure as required for accurate and up-to-date records and reports. Keep up to date with imaging guidelines pertaining to congenital and Adult patients. Provides emergency assistance as required and or directed by the appropriate authority. Attend Pediatric echo and Adult congenital conferences at CHOP and HUP to ensure continuing education on the congenital population. Organizes personal work activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner. Displays continued development of skills in the operation of sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and computers correctly in the performance of work activities. Fulfills responsibility to HUP in adherence to hospital and department policies and procedures while also fulfilling personal goals for professional growth. Reviews daily schedule to determine specifications for supplies and equipment. Perform routine equipment checks according to lab policy to prevent possible equipment malfunctions. Ensure that equipment and all peripherals are stored appropriately on echo machine to prevent breakage of cables/ transducers at all times. Knows lab emergency procedure routine and the location of all emergency supplies and equipment. Initiates correct calls or contacts appropriate resources necessary to provide or obtain emergency services. Consistently acts as resource for equipment. Improves clinical effectiveness through quality improvement process. Participates in the process of evidence-based research utilization leading to practice changes. Participates in unit-based and/or entity committees and programs.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ARDMS or CCI (Required)
• ARDMS/CCI registered or eligible - Adult Echo (must obtain within a year of graduation) ARDMS/CCI registered or eligible - Adult Congenital (must obtain within two years of the completion of training)- Pediatric or adult congenital New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate credential within one year from date of graduation

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Radiologic Science and/or related filed such as biology Equivalent Experience:
• Or 5+ years Clinical experience in a IAC accredited Echo Lab in Adult Congenital

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.

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