Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 08/17/2016
Position Number: 52372
Location: West Penn Hospital
Department: Echocardiology
Status: Casual
Shift: Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30pm with one week of call a month and 1 Sunday a month
Non-union

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Performs cardiac ultrasound imaging including Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Pharmacological and exercise stress echocardiography and may perform contrast imaging per approved protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately. Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies.
• Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol. Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations.
• Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol.
• Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDCS),or ARRT or CCI Registered Technologist, or registry eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of employment. CPR certified. May require PA driver's license.
• Two years experience performing echocardiograms preferred.
• Follows standard procedures using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.