Echo Tech Registered - Per Diem-Jefferson Health Abington

Job Details: Per Diem- Experienced Tech needed, 1+ years experience to be considered. This position will also include coverage at Warminster and Lansdale Echocardiogram Labs. On-call Holidays. 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. Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 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. Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail – I0960 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. Heart Function Monitoring – THCD0180 Cardiac Testing – THCD0190 Echocardiogram Examination – THCD0240 Medical Record Keeping – THEM0050 Medical Equipment – THNU0340 Minimum Education and Experience 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. 1+ year’s echocardiogram experience preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements Registration by a national certification organization such as American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Location Abington Memorial Hospital 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abington Memorial Hospital