Echocardiographer - Part Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures and support cardiology attendings during stress echocardiography and TEE tests. You will apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to image quality and patient care.

Applicants should have graduation from a certified cardiovascular technology program or accredited cardio ultrasonography program, strong communication skills, and proficiency with standard office software.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office and/or Google Suite).
• Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school or accredited ultrasonography program with cardiac specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Assist cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.
• Apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to procedure quality and patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Cardiovascular technology program

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:

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

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.