PD Echo Tech, Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Job Title: PD Echo Tech

Location: Williamson Street

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000220948

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $58.48 - $58.48 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Echo Technologist performs echocardiograms daily on inpatients and outpatients of all age groups, assists the cardiologist with TEE, performs high-level disinfection probes, has a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care, and has the ability to work with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Graduated from an accredited Ultrasound program specializing in Echocardiography

Preferred:

• Pediatric experience
• 1-2 years of related work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current license/certification/registry eligible as Registered Echocardiography Technician — RCS or RDCS
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association (BLS)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Weekends and holiday coverage
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Schedules inpatient echo around outpatient appointments
• Schedules in-patients with transport team
• Perform echo on all age groups: Neonatal/Infants, Pediatrics, Adults/ Geriatrics
• Perform portable echo when necessary
• Notify appropriate physician when patient scanning shows pericardial effusion with tamponade or thrombus
• Schedule TEE appointments with physicians and other departments involved
• Assist Cardiologist when performing TEE procedures
• Prepare and clean TEE scope prior to and after procedure
• Set up necessary files for reading physician
• Order supplies and linen for department as needed
• Compiles files for archiving as needed
• Participate in departmental quality improvement projects

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.