Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatrics

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

81d

About The Position

The Pediatric Echo Tech is responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on children of all ages. This role includes writing thorough preliminary reports on all findings from the studies and performing correct measurements where indicated. The technician must be able to image a wide range of congenital heart diseases, from non-complex to complex cases. A strong understanding of cardiac morphology, physiology, and various surgical repairs used in pediatric cardiology is essential. The technician will assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms and maintain the necessary equipment for these tests. Additionally, logging patient information into the data system and completing necessary billing work is part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Relevant experience with pediatrics.
• Certification and Licensure: CCI or ARMDS or ARDMS PE.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with computers.
• Ability to work well with children and put them at ease.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on various criteria appropriate to the age of patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms on children of all ages.
• Write thorough preliminary reports on findings from the studies.
• Perform correct measurements where indicated.
• Image a wide range of congenital heart diseases.
• Understand cardiac morphology, physiology, and surgical repairs in pediatric cardiology.
• Interrogate and image different surgical repairs.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Maintain equipment needed for echocardiograms.
• Log patient information into the data system.
• Complete necessary billing work.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees