Echocardiographer Technologist (Full Time) - Center City, Philadelphia

Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians); Town of Sharon (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a Full-Time Echocardiographer Technologist. This role involves performing comprehensive echocardiographic examinations and assisting in procedures to support cardiologists. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail and have the necessary certification in Echocardiography, contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Echocardiography certification is mandatory.
• Experience with 2D, M-mode, color Doppler echocardiograms required.
• Strong ability to maintain clinical equipment and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms (2D, M-mode, and Doppler) according to physician orders.
• Assist in trans-esophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Ensure accurate logging of patient/test data for billing and record-keeping.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Education

Certification in Echocardiography

Job description

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Echocardiographer Technologist (Full Time) - Center City, Philadelphia

Apply locations Philadelphia, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id Jr_9311249

Job Details

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 Description

• 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.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

925 Chestnut 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 organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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About Us

With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives , expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.