Echocardiographer, Echo / Vascular Lab Req #: 0000179820
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Echo / Vascular Lab
Location: Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

As an Echocardiographer, you will perform echocardiograms daily on inpatients and out all age groups, schedule inpatient echo around outpatient appointments. schedule in-patients with transport team, and assist the Cardiologist when performing TEE procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalentDiploma from an accredited echocardiography program1-2 years of applicable work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Echocardiogram Technician BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 8:00am 4:00pm, 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7amWeekdays, weekends and/or some holiday coverage Per Diem

Essential Functions:

Schedules inpatient echo around outpatient appointmentsSchedules in-patients with transport teamPerform echo on all age groups: - Neonatal/Infants, Pediatrics, Adults/GeriatricsPerform portable echo when necessaryNotify appropriate physician when patient scanning shows pericardial effusion with tamponade or thrombusSchedule TEE appointments with physicians and other departments involvedAssist Cardiologist when performing TEE proceduresSet up necessary files for reading physicianOrder supplies and linen for department as neededCompiles files for archiving as neededParticipate 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer