Echo Lab Technologist

Position

Position: Echo Lab Technologist

Entity

Entity: Clinical Care Associates

Department

Department: Echocardiogram

Location

Location: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill- 1865 Route 70 E

Hours

Hours: Per Diem

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide perform highly skilled, specialized, non-invasive tests used to diagnose cardiological abnormalities and participates in research activities using sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and microcomputers.

Accountabilities

• Perform highly skilled, specialized non-invasive tests used to diagnose cardiological abnormalities and participates in research activities using sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and microcomputers.
• Arrange schedule for patient echocardiography studies; prioritizes requests for studies by reviewing orders and securing additional information from referring physicians when necessary.
• Counsults physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms performed under conscious sedation in the laboratory and in the OR.
• Performs exercise stress and pharmacologic stress echocardiograms.
• Coordinates daily operation of the echo laboratory to ensure studies performed with optimal quality.
• Maintains daily log of all patients and assists managers with preparation of monthly statistics.
• Edits and copies videotapes; maintains files on tests performed; creates teaching tapes.
• Responsible for marking all M-Mode echocardiography measurements on the worksheet as well as completely and accurately completing the demographic information on each patient.
• Must update orders as needed if patient studies are changed or cancelled.
• Performs minor maintenance on instruments.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Associates Dgeree in Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology
• AND 2+ years of Echocardiography experience.
• Registry required. Significant years of experience could be considered in lieu of degree, registry still required.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Benefits

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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