Cardiac Echo Technologist - 2D/3D & TEE

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-D and 3-D imaging, strain, M-Mode, color Doppler and Doppler studies, with support to the cardiology attending during stress echocardiograms and TEE. You will document measurements in the Cardiovascular Information System and help coordinate care with reading physicians.

The role requires knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, careful patient preparation, equipment calibration

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms including 2-D, 3-D when applicable, strain, M-Mode, color flow imaging and doppler studies.
• Recognizes need for contrast imaging enhancement and administers as per protocol.
• Responsible for preliminary measurement and documentation within Cardiovascular Information Systems for reading physicians and cardiologists.
• Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
• Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life threatening abnormalities.
• Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo studies for physician interpretation.
• Transports equipment to patient rooms for bedside studies as needed.
• Calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
• Adheres to IAC and organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Certified cardiovascular technology education / cardiac sonography

RDMS/RCVS/RDCS certifications

One-year echocardiography experience

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-D and 3-D imaging, strain, M-Mode, color Doppler and Doppler studies, with support to the cardiology attending during stress echocardiograms and TEE. You will document measurements in the Cardiovascular Information System and help coordinate care with reading physicians.

The role requires knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, careful patient preparation, equipment calibration