Job Title: Echocardiographer
Location: WILLIAMSON STREET
Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab
Req #: 0000252781
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $50.91 - $62.55 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:
An Echo Tech performs ultrasound examinations of the heart (echocardiograms) to help physicians diagnose and monitor cardiovascular conditions. They operate specialized imaging equipment, obtain high-quality cardiac images, and assist cardiologists in evaluating heart structure and function within a hospital setting.
Qualifications:
Required:
Certifications:
Preferred:
Scheduling Requirements
Essential Functions:
Prepare patients for echocardiogram procedures
Perform transthoracic, stress, and sometimes transesophageal echocardiograms
Operate and maintain cardiac ultrasound equipment
Capture and document accurate diagnostic images and measurements
Monitor patient safety and comfort during exams
Maintain patient records and imaging documentation
Communicate findings and technical information to physicians
Follow quality, safety, and infection-control protocols of the hospital
Serves both the impatient and outpatient population, sometimes travelling to hospital rooms to perform studies
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
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.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
