Echocardiograph Tech - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000228113

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:

Performs in-patient and out-patient echocardiography testing. Assists the Physician with performing stress echo and trans esophageal testing. Maintains equipment in good working order, selects appropriate settings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate Degree in Science
• Graduate of approved school for cardiopulmonary technology

Preferred:

• Up to 24 months of clinical ECHO testing experience desired, in-house training will be considered

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and instructs patients on procedure
• Perform echocardiograms, stress echos, and TEEs
• Prepares test results for physician reading and interpretation
• Assists fellow sonographers with workload when appropriate
• Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
• Effectively interacts with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
• Intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and extensive EKG experience
• Ensure compliance of all Joint Commission Standards/ ASE/ and the guidelines of the ICAEL

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.