Echocardiography Technologist

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Pet insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Echocardiography Technologist to perform non-invasive echocardiography studies for in-patients and out-patients across age groups, maintain equipment, and support documentation and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, at least one year hospital experience, cardiac ultrasound experience, and adult echocardiography registration. Competitive benefits offered per NJ Pay Transparency Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound School or Echocardiography Technology program.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
• One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound, ECG, stress echo, and T.E.E.
• Must be registered in adult echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, confidential patient care through non-invasive echocardiography studies for in-patients and out-patients.
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling of echocardiography equipment and related services.
• Complete accurate documentation for all procedures and support ongoing quality-improvement efforts tailored to patient age and development.

Skills

Hospital experience

Cardiac ultrasound

Adult echocardiography

Ultrasound program graduate

Education

Accredited ultrasound program

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Echocardiography Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by performing non-invasive echocardiography studies on in-patients and out-patients (older adolescent to end life), maintain equipment, arrange services, and assure appropriate documentation and continuous quality improvement based on age and development status. Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Chief Echo Technologist” unless otherwise indicated.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, confidential patient care through the performance of non-invasive echocardiography studies for both in-patients and out-patients, ranging from older adolescents through end-of-life stages.
• Ensures proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling of echocardiography equipment and related services.
• Completes accurate documentation for all procedures and supports ongoing quality-improvement efforts tailored to each patient’s age and developmental needs.
• Performance is evaluated based on criteria observed and assessed by the Chief Echocardiography Technologist.

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound School or Echocardiography Technology program.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a hospital setting.
• One (1) year of experience in cardiac ultrasound, ECG, stress echo, and T.E.E.
• Must be registered in adult echocardiography

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TT/2800: Probationary Rate $40.69 - Job Rate $41.19- Two (2) Year Rate $42.42 . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affialitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.