Chief Echo Tech at RWJBarnabas Health – BELLEVILLE, New Jersey

Job Title: Chief Echo Tech

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000206325

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50.00 - $65.00 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:

The Chief Echocardiogram Technician performs technical procedures such as Adult, Peds, Fetal Echos with the use of an Echocardiogram machine, to obtain ultrasound images to aid in diagnoses of cardiac disease. The Technician also performs advance testing such as Stress Echocardiograms and assists the cardiologists in Trans-Esophageal Echocardiograms, Also performs services as needed such as Stress Testing, EKG, 24 hour holter monitoring placement and scanning. Assists the Coordinator and Chief Echo Tech of NIC in quality improvement specific for the NIC department.

Qualification

Required:

Education: High school or equivalent.
Certificate from an approved school for diagnostic ultrasound.
Experience: 1 year previous cardiac ultrasound in a hospital setting preferred. Stress echo and T.E.E. experience preferred.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

Ensures the functioning of all equipment in area and adequate inventory of supplies.

Fix and mount recordings and maintains tape images in an organized manner for physicians to interpret studies.

Maintains the sterility and security of T.E.E. probe.

Performs calculations from study necessary for physician’s interpretation.

Performs Echocardiogram and successfully produces a diagnostic images to the satisfaction of the cardiologists.

Prepares patient for exam by explaining procedures and correlates patient clinical history with exam.

Recognizes significance of all structures, including artifacts and recognizes equipment limitations.

Schedules exams for patients and notifies physicians of patient’s arrival.

Under the direction of cardiologists, performs Stress Echocardiograms.

Under the directions of cardiologists, performs T.E.E. procedures.

Utilizes Hospital System to capture all patient charges.

Verifies identity of patient and accuracy of exam order.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer