What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech position at Mountainside Medical Center?
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Cardiac Non-Invasive Echo Technician in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities
The Echo Tech performs standard cardiac ultrasounds, electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrocardiogram (EKG), including but not limited to transesophageal echo (TEE) and stress echoes, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program; One year of formal training at an accredited School of Cardiac Technology.
- Registered sonographer (ARDMS or CCI/RCA) or required within 1 year of hire.
- 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Ability to administer, read, and interpret EKG strips within 6 months of hire.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Must be available on call and on holidays.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal vascular anatomy and hemodynamics, as well as the major disease processes of the Cerebral Vascular and Peripheral Vascular systems.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Neuro-anatomy course.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.