PD Echo Tech

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Echocardiograph Technician for the Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. You will perform inpatient, outpatient, and portable echocardiograms across age groups and assist with TEE procedures, ensuring safety and precision.

Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and BLS certification are required, with 1–2 years of echo experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required alongside a diploma from an accredited echocardiography program.
• Registry eligible status required, with 1st year registration after employment.
• 1–2 years of clinical echocardiography experience preferred, including pediatric/neonatal imaging.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and portable echocardiograms across all ages.
• Assist physicians with TEE procedures, including preparation and scope sterilization.
• Verify orders and patient identification before procedures.
• Identify critical findings and promptly notify the physician.
• Coordinate scheduling with inpatient/outpatient services and transport.
• Comply with infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain echocardiography equipment and prepare reading files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Diploma from accredited echocardiography program

Tools

BLS Certification

Portable ultrasound equipment

Job description

PD Echo Tech

Req #: 0000272107

Category: EKG / EEG Technician

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Pay Range: $60.52 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: PD Echo Tech

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000272107

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $60.52 - $60.52 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Per Diem Echocardiograph Technician

Our Per Diem Echocardiograph Technicians work collaboratively to promote optimal diagnostic clarity and prevent delays in cardiac care for both inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups, ranging from neonates to geriatrics. By providing comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound programming and high-quality imaging interventions, our technicians proactively engage with patients to provide connection and clinical clarity. We view our imaging specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the cardiac journey and outcomes of our patients. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver diagnostic care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day:

• Performing high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and portable echocardiograms across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Assisting cardiologists directly with Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) procedures, including the critical preparation, sterilization, and cleaning of the TEE scope before and after use.
• Verifying physician orders, confirming correct patient identification using two distinct identifiers, and safely instructing patients on the upcoming procedure.
• Identifying life-threatening clinical findings, such as pericardial effusion with tamponade or thrombus, and providing immediate notification to the appropriate physician.
• Coordinating complex scheduling by balancing inpatient scans with outpatient appointments and collaborating with the transport team for timely patient arrival.
• Complying strictly with healthcare infection control protocols, including CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, Universal Protocol, and department-wide patient safety initiatives.
• Maintaining complex echocardiography equipment in good working order, managing departmental resources, and setting up files for reading physicians.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You are passionate about creating a differentiated healthcare experience while preserving patient dignity, privacy, and absolute safety across all age groups.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain departmental operations, manage resources through supply ordering, and participate in quality improvement projects.
• You work seamlessly with staff, departmental directors, and reading physicians to balance clinical excellence with efficient departmental workflows.
• You proactively look out for patient vulnerabilities and strictly adhere to standard identification, fall prevention, and electrical safety policies.

To Be Considered:

• High School diploma or equivalent required alongside a diploma from an accredited echocardiography program or approved school for cardiopulmonary technology.
• Registry eligible status is required, with the absolute requirement to obtain registration as a Registered Echocardiography Technician (or RDCS/ARDMS) within the first year of employment.
• 1 to 2 years (up to 24 months) of professional clinical echocardiography testing experience is required; experience performing portable hospital scans or pediatric/neonatal cardiac imaging is preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer