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Job Title: Echocardiographer (Cardiac Sonographer)
Location: Paramus, NJ 07652
Assignment Duration: 23 Weeks (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Echocardiographer to perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role involves producing high-quality diagnostic images, assisting cardiologists with advanced procedures, and ensuring exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiographic studies including:
- 2D, M-Mode, Color Flow, and Doppler imaging
- Stress Echocardiograms and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Utilize advanced imaging techniques such as strain imaging and 3D echocardiography
- Obtain and document accurate patient history and clinical data
- Assist cardiologists during stress echo and TEE procedures
- Recognize and promptly communicate critical or abnormal findings
- Acquire, review, and store digital imaging for physician interpretation
- Operate portable ultrasound equipment for bedside procedures
- Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment
- Maintain accurate documentation, including reports, billing, and logs
- Adhere to infection control and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety
- Provide compassionate patient care, adapting to diverse patient needs
- Support onboarding and training of new staff as needed
- Comply with all regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and echocardiography techniques
- Familiarity with hemodynamic monitoring and sterile procedures
- Completion of at least 15 hours of echocardiography-related continuing education every 3 years
- Ability to maintain required competencies and certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of clinical echocardiography experience
- Experience in cardiac catheterization lab or invasive cardiology settings (2 years preferred)
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Cardiac Sonography program
Certifications & Licensure
- RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) or RDMS required
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) – required within 30 days of hire
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.