Certified Echo Tech – RDCS Preferred, Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Echocardiograph Technician (Certified) role in the Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab at RWJ Hamilton involves performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and TEE for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring data quality and patient comfort. You’ll work with physicians to support timely diagnostics and care.

RDCS certification is preferred or must be achieved within one year of hire; up to 24 months of echocardiography experience is desired.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required alongside graduation from an approved school for cardiopulmonary technology.
• An Associate Degree in Science is preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by ARDMS is preferred, or must be achieved within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing high-quality inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms, stress echos, and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE).
• Assisting physicians directly with stress echo and transesophageal testing workflows while preparing results for final clinical interpretation.
• Verifying physician orders, confirming correct patient identification using two identifiers, and safely instructing patients on the upcoming procedure.
• Leveraging knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and extensive EKG data to follow criteria for preliminary reports.
• Maintaining echocardiography equipment in good working order, adjusting settings, and reporting maintenance defects.
• Complying with healthcare infection control protocols and department-wide patient safety initiatives.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Science preferred

RDCS certification preferred or achievable within 1 year

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Echocardiograph Technician (Certified) role in the Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab at RWJ Hamilton involves performing echocardiograms, stress echoes, and TEE for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring data quality and patient comfort. You’ll work with physicians to support timely diagnostics and care.

RDCS certification is preferred or must be achieved within one year of hire; up to 24 months of echocardiography experience is desired.