FT Echo Lab Technologist - Penn Cardiology at Limerick

Responsibilities

• 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 M-Mode, 2-D, Doppler echocardiogram and color flow Doppler studies in the inpatient/outpatient laboratories, patient rooms, intensive care units, ER and OR, without physician supervision.
• Determines appropriate views modified studies according to cardiac abnormalities detected conducts primary readings notifies attending physicians of EKG changes, or Doppler/echo findings requiring immediate action.
• Assists 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 log each patient examined in lab logbooks.
• Must update orders as needed if patient studies are changed or cancelled.
• Performs minor maintenance on instruments.

Requirements

• Amer Reg Diag Med Sonographer (Required)
• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• 2+ years Echocardiography experience. Registry required.

Qualifications

• Education Specialization: Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region