Echocardiographer Req #: 0000175887
Category: EKG/EEG Technician
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Certified through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, ARDMSRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS

Scheduling Requirements:

Flex ScheduleCoverage for day, evening and weekend shifts

Essential Functions:

Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information. Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions and providing ambulatory assistance.Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals.Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms,Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection,Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches,Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations,Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements

Pay Range:

$ 50.35 Hourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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