Pediatric Echocardiography Technologist

Torrey Holistics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a skilled pediatric echocardiography technologist to perform pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echoes, with the ability to assist in transesophageal procedures across multiple locations. You will prepare preliminary reports and ensure accurate workflow for reporting and billing.

The role requires travel to satellite locations, developmentally appropriate pediatric care, and collaboration with the cardiology team to maintain high-quality care and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric echocardiography experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience with transthoracic echocardiography.
• Pediatric echocardiography.
• Advanced proficiency with ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.
• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echoes, and assist with transesophageal echocardiography.
• Complete studies according to laboratory standards while meeting daily volume expectations.
• Respond promptly to emergent examination requests.
• Prepare preliminary interpretation reports and follow department workflows for reporting, billing, and study transmittal.
• Provide age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment while delivering compassionate patient and family care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities, and departmental initiatives.
• Assist in training students, fellows, and new technicians.
• Travel to satellite locations and provide echocardiography coverage as needed.
• Ensure satellite locations are properly stocked and report equipment issues for servicing.

Skills

Pediatric echocardiography

Ultrasound physics & instrumentation

Transthoracic echocardiography

Cardiac anatomy & physiology

Digital reporting software

Developmentally appropriate patient |r

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years pediatric echocardiography experience

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for performing advanced pediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations, including transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms. The technologist will support accurate preliminary reporting, billing, study transmission, and echocardiography coverage at satellite locations.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echoes, and assist with transesophageal echocardiography.Complete studies according to laboratory standards while meeting daily volume expectations.Respond promptly to emergent examination requests.Prepare preliminary interpretation reports and follow department workflows for reporting, billing, and study transmittal.Provide age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients.Maintain a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment while delivering compassionate patient and family care.Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.Participate in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities, and departmental initiatives.Assist in training students, fellows, and new technicians.Travel to satellite locations and provide echocardiography coverage as needed.Ensure satellite locations are properly stocked and report equipment issues for servicing.Required QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED.Experience: Minimum 2 years of pediatric echocardiography experience.Advanced knowledge of:- Ultrasound physics and instrumentationCardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathologyTransthoracic echocardiographyPediatric echocardiographyAdvanced proficiency with ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.Ability to provide developmentally and age-appropriate patient care.Ability to travel between multiple work locations.Certification RequirementsThe candidate must hold, or obtain within 12 months of the start date, one of the following:RDCS-PE – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography through ARDMSRDCS-AE – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography through ARDMSRCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer through CCIRCCS – Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer through CCI