Cardiac Ultrasound ECHO

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Cardiology Department Supervisor and upon the request of the physician, sets up and operates many various types of cardiac diagnostic equipment to determine the extent of disease process, injury and/or illness. Performs these tasks utilizing a predetermined protocol and sound judgment, & provides the highest quality state of the art patient care diagnostic services. Knows the indications, hazards, and contraindications for all diagnostic modalities, including 2-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography, Color-Flow and Doppler, routine Cardiac Stress Echoes, assisting with Tran esophageal Echoes. Maintains appropriate patient records. Demonstrates all cardiac diagnostic techniques to new staff and for orientation purposes. Participates in in-service education and collaborates with other medical personnel as needed. Responsible for quality assurance monitoring. Assist physicians by performing diagnostic studies: Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography, Stress Echo, TEE and Intra-operative TEE. Demonstrates and records assessment of patient and provides to physician. Prepares diagnostic information for physician. Completes daily log for all studies and acknowledges studies per hospital protocol.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Post High School Diploma Program

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS or CCI

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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