Echo Tech - Cardiology

Prime Healthcare; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center is seeking an Echocardiography Technician to operate ultrasound equipment and assist physicians in cardiac procedures. This per diem role supports the Cardiopulmonary Department and contributes to accurate imaging and timely patient care.

Required training in echocardiography, current BCLS certification, and ARDMS/CCI eligibility within 90 days of hire. Experience in cardiac imaging and strong computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Echocardiogram program within 90 days of hire or equivalent training.
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ARDMS or CCI certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound to visualize cardiac structures and obtain measurements.
• Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures.
• Supports the Cardiopulmonary Department operations and documentation.

Education

Completion of Echocardiogram program

Current BCLS certificate

ARDMS or CCI certification within 90 days

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

• Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures, obtain measurements of cardiac valves, ventricle and left atrium and visualize blood flow.
• Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures.
• Promotes the smooth and efficient operation of the Cardiopulmonary Department through the appropriate utilization and management of all clerical functions within the department document handling and disposition, interpersonal relationships and information gathering and dispersion.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Completion of Echocardiogram program within 90 days of hire or equivalent training required
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current required
• Able to assist physician with TEE testing required
• Previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred
• Hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred
• Effective July 1, 2017 ARDMS or CCI Required within 90 days of hire
• Proficient computer skills.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf