Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Job Overview:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of approved school for cardiopulmonary technology field
• Currently proposing minimum of an Associate Degree in Science

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:

• Shift working, Days
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and instructs patients on procedure
• Perform echo cardiograms, 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

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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.