Echocardiographer - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Red Bank (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 assist in stress echocardiogram and transesophageal echo procedures. The role requires solid knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology program or accredited ultrasonography program with a cardiac specialty, and possess excellent communication skills along with proficiency in common computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in cardiovascular technology or ultrasound with cardiac specialization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer tools (MS Office/Google Suite).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Certified cardiovascular technology program or accredited ultrasonography program with cardiac specialty

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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.