Jefferson
Echocardiographer Technologist (Full Time) - Center City, Philadelphia
Jefferson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Echocardiography Diagnostic Technologist
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 responsibilities include: Escorting patient from waiting area to examination room and reviewing written history questionnaire. Explaining nature of test to patient. Performing echocardiograms
2D, M-mode, color Doppler according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standard of care. Performing trans-esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) on non-operative/intra-operative basis according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standards of care. Performing dobutamine stress echocardiograms (DSE), Stress Echocardiograms according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standards of care. Logging all pertinent patient/test data to ensure accurate billing/record keeping for the hospital and department. Monitoring performance/repair of clinical equipment to ensure the quality of all testing and the safety of staff and internal/external customers. Maintaining images in EHR Cleaning/disinfecting/sterilizing clinical equipment to ensure staff and internal/external customer safety from pathogens. Participating in on call as per department policy. Performing 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 Jefferson, 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. 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 hospital 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.
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 responsibilities include: Escorting patient from waiting area to examination room and reviewing written history questionnaire. Explaining nature of test to patient. Performing echocardiograms
2D, M-mode, color Doppler according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standard of care. Performing trans-esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) on non-operative/intra-operative basis according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standards of care. Performing dobutamine stress echocardiograms (DSE), Stress Echocardiograms according to department policy to comply with physician orders/standards of care. Logging all pertinent patient/test data to ensure accurate billing/record keeping for the hospital and department. Monitoring performance/repair of clinical equipment to ensure the quality of all testing and the safety of staff and internal/external customers. Maintaining images in EHR Cleaning/disinfecting/sterilizing clinical equipment to ensure staff and internal/external customer safety from pathogens. Participating in on call as per department policy. Performing 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 Jefferson, 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. 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 hospital 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.