Tower Health
Echo Tech
Tower Health, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Responsibilities:
-Responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on children of all ages.-Responsible for writing a thorough preliminary report on all of the findings from the study and able to perform correct measurements where indicated.-Must be able to image a wide range of congenital heart disease from non-complex to complex congenital heart disease.-Responsible for knowing and understanding cardiac morphology, physiology, and different types of surgical repairs used in pediatric cardiology.-Must be able to know how to interrogate and image different surgical repairs.-Responsible for assisting physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms and maintaining the equipment needed to complete this test.-Responsible for logging patient information into the data system and completing necessary billing work.Skills & Abilities:-Ability to work well with children and put them at ease-Must demonstrate excellent communication skills with peers, patients, and families.-Must have the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, developmental, social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the ECHO lab.Familiarity with computers preferred#STCQualifications:Education Requirements4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's DegreeCompletes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.ExperienceRevelant ExperienceCertification and LicensureCCI or ARMDSRequired SkillsExcellent Communications Skills
Overview:Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service areaAbout St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenSt. Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital.In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
-Responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on children of all ages.-Responsible for writing a thorough preliminary report on all of the findings from the study and able to perform correct measurements where indicated.-Must be able to image a wide range of congenital heart disease from non-complex to complex congenital heart disease.-Responsible for knowing and understanding cardiac morphology, physiology, and different types of surgical repairs used in pediatric cardiology.-Must be able to know how to interrogate and image different surgical repairs.-Responsible for assisting physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms and maintaining the equipment needed to complete this test.-Responsible for logging patient information into the data system and completing necessary billing work.Skills & Abilities:-Ability to work well with children and put them at ease-Must demonstrate excellent communication skills with peers, patients, and families.-Must have the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, developmental, social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the ECHO lab.Familiarity with computers preferred#STCQualifications:Education Requirements4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's DegreeCompletes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.ExperienceRevelant ExperienceCertification and LicensureCCI or ARMDSRequired SkillsExcellent Communications Skills
Overview:Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service areaAbout St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenSt. Christophers Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christophers is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Womens Choice Award Best Childrens Hospital.In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.