PD Echo Tech at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: PD Echo Tech

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000244890

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:

As an Echo Technologist, you will perform essential echocardiograms daily for both inpatients and outpatients across all age groups, ranging from neonates to geriatrics. You will play a critical role in cardiac diagnostics by coordinating patient transport, scheduling procedures around outpatient appointments, and directly assisting cardiologists with Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) procedures. This role requires a highly organized professional who can balance clinical excellence with efficient departmental operations to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma from an accredited echocardiography program.
• Registry eligible with the requirement to obtain registration as a Registered Echocardiography Technician within the first year of employment.
• 1 to 2 years of professional Echo experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Ability to meet physical demands including frequent standing, walking, and the ability to push/pull equipment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience performing portable echocardiograms in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience in pediatric and neonatal cardiac imaging.
• Proficiency in TEE scope preparation, cleaning, and procedural assistance.
• Familiarity with hospital safety protocols, including Universal Protocol and CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines.

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily echocardiograms on inpatients and outpatients across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Conduct portable echocardiograms when clinically necessary to accommodate bedbound or high-acuity patients.
• Assist cardiologists during TEE procedures, including the critical preparation and sterilization of the TEE scope before and after use.
• Identify life-threatening findings, such as pericardial effusion with tamponade or thrombus, and provide immediate notification to the appropriate physician.
• Coordinate complex scheduling by balancing inpatient scans with outpatient appointments and collaborating with the transport team for timely patient arrival.
• Ensure patient safety by adhering to core competencies such as correct patient identification, fall prevention, and electrical safety of equipment.
• Maintain accurate departmental records by setting up files for reading physicians and compiling data for archiving.
• Manage departmental resources through efficient supply ordering, linen management, and participation in quality improvement projects.

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:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.