Echocardiographer (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, assist during stress echocardiograms and transesophageal exams, and apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to patient care.

Responsibilities include acquiring echo studies, documenting findings in the cardiovascular information system, maintaining equipment, and delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations with attention to age, culture, and language.

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 including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms including 2-D, 3-D when applicable, strain, M-Mode, color flow imaging and doppler studies.
• Assists during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures under supervision.
• Obtains patient history and prepares echo studies; documents findings in the Cardiovascular Information System.
• Maintains equipment, prepares room, and ensures quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Cardiovascular technology degree

Cardiac ultrasonography program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Echocardiographer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs echocardiograms including 2-D, 3-D when applicable, strain, M-Mode, color flow imaging and doppler studies.
• Recognizes need for contrast imaging enhancement and administers as per protocol.
• Responsible for the preliminary measurement and documentation within the Cardiovascular Information Systems to be used by reading physicians and cardiologists in finalizing echocardiography reports. All critical findings to be timely escalated and communicated to the ordering physicians and cardiologists.
• Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
• Helps patients onto and off of bed.
• Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life threatening abnormalities.
• Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study in Cardiovascular Information Systems for physician interpretation.
• Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies, as needed.
• Calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
• Follows special procedure policies regarding probe maintenance and sterile processing ( ie TEE).
• Completes EPIC workflow and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports, as applicable.
• Cleans and prepares room for the next patient.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Participates in performance initiatives and monitoring.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

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 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification or Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 500 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $40.28 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.