Echo Technician - Radnor

Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient identification prior to initiating study. 

• Monitors patient's behavior and general physical condition to ensure continued stability and to assess study's effects. 

• Prepares necessary supplies and sets up echocardiographic equipment to prepare for scheduled studies.

 • Performs echocardiographic studies according to ASE and department guidelines, using skilled techniques and equipment operation to ensure accurate results under supervision of attending physician or Echo lab manager.

 • Analyzes and evaluates results of studies for review by interpreting physician and or department manager. 

• Monitors testing equipment and environment to ensure quality of tests, employee and patient safety according to department and hospital guidelines. 

• Compile records and maintains files on all tests performed according to procedure as required for accurate and up-to-date records and reports.

 • Schedules echocardiograms effectively to provide efficient services that will result in a quality product. 

• Organizes personal work activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner. 

• Displays continued development of skills in the operation of sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and computers correctly in the performance of work activities 

• Fulfills responsibility to HUP in adherence to hospital and department policies and procedures while also fulfilling personal goals for professional growth. 

• Reviews daily schedule to determine specifications for supplies and equipment. 

• Perform routine equipment checks according to lab policy to prevent possible equipment malfunctions. 

• Ensure equipment and all peripherals are stored appropriately on echo machine to prevent breakage of cables/ transducers at all times. 

• Knows lab emergency procedure routine and the location of all emergency supplies and equipment. 

• Initiates correct calls or contacts appropriate resources necessary to provide or obtain emergency services.

 • Provides emergency assistance as required and or directed by the appropriate authority. 

• Consistently acts as resource for equipment. 

• Improves clinical effectiveness through quality improvement process. 

• Participates in the process of evidence-based research utilization leading to practice changes. 

• Participates in unit-based and/or entity committees and programs. 

• Participates in professional technical organizations. 

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures 

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization 

Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Science and/or related field such as biology or 2+ years Clinical experience in a IAC accredited Echo Lab (Required)

• ARDMS/CCI Registered or Eligible 
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of employment 
• New Graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility must obtain an appropriate credential within one year from the date of graduation.