Echocardiographer (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures and support cardiology staff during stress echo and TEE procedures.

The role requires knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, with strong communication and computer skills. The ideal candidate has completed a certified cardiovascular technology program with a specialty in cardiac sonography and some echocardiography experience.

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 but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Assist a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Cardiovascular technology degree

Specialization in cardiac sonography

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures. They also assist a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures. Additionally, the position is responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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 but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One-year clinical echocardiography experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a maximum of 375 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.