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 Echocardiographyand 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 add additional work days)
• Covering vacations as needed
• 8 AM- 4 PM, no evenings

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

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.

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 amp; World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nationrsquo;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, Jeffersonmaintains 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.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;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.