Echo Tech (Per Diem) - Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Org Marketing Statement

Today, Jefferson Health And Its Network Of Hospitals And Physician Practices Serve Patients Throughout The Delaware Valley. We Have a Robust Network Of 18 Hospitals, 3500 Physicians, 9600 Nurses, 3,876 Licensed Beds, And Physician Practices Throughout The Counties Of

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia
  
  

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect – close to home or work – through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Responsibilities

Per Diem- Day Shift

Jefferson Methodist Hospital, South Philadelphia

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the performance of studies, M-mode, color flow, Doppler and 2D echo. Performs special studies such as Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography and Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiography. Utilizes diagnostic ultrasound equipment in order to produce Ultrasound images of the heart and vasculature for diagnostic and interventional procedures, under the direction of the Cardiologist.

Essential Functions

Maintains skill and knowledge level in Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography (preferred) and other procedures in order to properly care for patients of diverse age groups and physical abilities/disabilities. Explains all procedures to the patient, obtains complete and accurate history relevant to the examination to be performed. Prepares rooms and equipment in advance of requested procedures. Escorts patients from waiting area to examination room, reviews written history questionnaire and asks appropriate follow-up questions. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Additional Info

• No weekends or holidays
• Mostly Fridays (subject to additional work days)
• Covering vacations, as needed
• 8 AM- 4 PM, no evenings
  
  

Qualifications

Educational / Training Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Six months to one year of post registry preferred.

Satisfactory formal training in an AMA approved school of Echocardiography.

Meets requirements for Echocardiography certification.

Certification Requirements

Echocardiography Registration

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

Jefferson Health delivers state of the art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.

Jefferson Health, with 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nation’s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers in the nation.

Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers.

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

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