Certified Echocardiography Technician - Day Shift, Per Diem

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Certified Echocardiograph Technician to perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms, stress echos, and TEE procedures. You will support physicians, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient identification while maintaining equipment and following safety protocols.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced cardiac lab setting at RWJ Hamilton and RWJUH Hamilton institutions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required alongside graduation from an approved school for cardiopulmonary technology.
• An Associate Degree in Science is preferred.
• RDCS certification 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 patient identification with two identifiers, and safely instructing patients on procedures.
• Using knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and EKG data to follow criteria for preliminary reports.
• Maintaining echocardiography equipment and reporting maintenance defects.
• Complying with infection control protocols and patient safety initiatives.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Science preferred

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by ARDMS preferred or within 1 year of hire

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Certified Echocardiograph Technician to perform inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms, stress echos, and TEE procedures. You will support physicians, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient identification while maintaining equipment and following safety protocols.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced cardiac lab setting at RWJ Hamilton and RWJUH Hamilton institutions.