Lead Technologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Lead Technologist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000252777

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $51.56 - $61.05 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 Lead Echocardiography Technologist provides leadership and technical expertise within the echocardiography department while performing advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining departmental workflow, supervising staff, supporting accreditation standards, and collaborating with physicians and management to achieve clinical excellence.

Qualifications:

Required:

Certifications:

• Associate degree or accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Echocardiography
• Current RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS and/or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI
• BLS certification required

• Minimum of 3 5 years of echocardiography experience
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Expertise in echocardiographic imaging techniques and equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and reporting systems

Preferred:

• Previous lead, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Perform and interpret high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) support procedures
• Ensure accurate acquisition of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound images according to departmental protocols
• Supervise daily operations of the echocardiography laboratory
• Coordinate staff schedules, workload distribution, and patient flow
• Works with Director to provide training, mentoring, and competency assessments for echocardiography staff and students
• Assists Director and Manager with employee orientation, performance evaluations, and ongoing education
• Assist Manager in Monitoring quality assurance initiatives and the maintenance of IAC accreditation requirements
• Completes IAC accreditation surveys every 3 years
• Collaborate with cardiologists and healthcare providers to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate preventive maintenance
• Assists Director and Manager in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, safety policies, and infection-control procedures
• Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and leadership meetings
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in electronic medical record systems

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:

• 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.