Echocardiography Technologist (Per Diem) - Stratford Campus, New Jersey

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as an Echocardiography Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in performing echocardiographic examinations and supporting cardiologists in diagnostic procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced medical equipment, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. You will be responsible for escorting patients, conducting various echocardiograms, and maintaining accurate medical records. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about cardiac health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year accredited echocardiography program is required.
• At least 1 year of echocardiogram experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms according to protocols.
• Log patient data accurately for billing and record keeping.
• Monitor and maintain clinical equipment for quality and safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Heart Function Monitoring

Cardiac Testing

Echocardiogram Examination

Medical Record Keeping

Medical Equipment Familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year Echocardiography Program

Job description

Job Details

The Echocardiography Technologist performs complete echocardiographic examinations, including M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler Echocardiography, on clinical and/or research patients. They assist the Cardiologist, Fellows, or other appropriate personnel in performing transesophageal echocardiographic and stress echocardiographic examinations. The technologist may also coordinate patient flow, staff assignments, provide educational support, and ensure procedures meet IAC standards for Echocardiography.

Job Description

1. Escort patients from waiting areas to examination rooms, review written history questionnaires, and explain the nature of tests to patients.
2. Perform echocardiograms (2D, M-mode, color Doppler) following department policies and physician orders.
3. Conduct transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) on non-operative/intra-operative cases as per department policies.
4. Administer dobutamine stress echocardiograms (DSE) and stress echocardiograms according to standards of care.
5. Log all relevant patient and test data to ensure accurate billing and record keeping.
6. Monitor the performance and repair of clinical equipment to maintain testing quality and safety.
7. Maintain images in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
8. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize clinical equipment to ensure safety from pathogens.
9. Participate in on-call duties as per department policy and perform other assigned duties.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Effective Communication: Understanding and applying effective communication concepts and techniques.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: High level of precision in processing information.
• Heart Function Monitoring: Knowledge of cardiac functions, arrhythmia detection, emergency response assistance.
• Cardiac Testing: Ability to operate equipment for heart examination following protocols.
• Echocardiogram Examination: Knowledge of principles and ability to perform echocardiograms for diagnostic purposes.
• Medical Record Keeping: Skills in documenting patient information accurately.
• Medical Equipment: Familiarity with healthcare devices and their proper use.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma and completion of a two-year accredited echocardiography or cardiovascular technology program.
• At least 1 year of echocardiogram experience preferred.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America