Pediatric Echo Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health

Short Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 156,279,000 - 191,953,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Pediatric Echo Technologist to perform pediatric echocardiograms including 2-D, Doppler, stress echoes, and TEE for inpatients and outpatients. You will evaluate cardiac function, assist with procedures, and help ensure quality imaging within a collaborative team.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI certification, BLS, and at least 2 years of echocardiography experience, plus a commitment to safety and ICAEL standards in a busy pediatric cardiology setting.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program / 2-D & Doppler program.
Current ARDMS or CCI Certification (RDCS or RCS).
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Minimum of 2 years echocardiograph experience.
Demonstrated experience performing TEE and Stress Echo procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform pediatric echocardiograms (2-D, Doppler, stress echos, TEE) for inpatients and outpatients.
Evaluate cardiac anatomy, function, and disease using independent judgment.
Assist physicians with stress echo and TEE workflows and prepare results for interpretation.
Participate in Process Improvement initiatives and ICAEL accreditation maintenance.
Verify orders, identify patients, and instruct on procedures.
Maintain cardiac ultrasound systems and report maintenance issues.
Follow infection control protocols and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac Ultrasound

Team collaboration

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program

2-D & Doppler training

Job description

Job Title: Pediatric Echo Technologist

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: RWJMS Pediatric Cardiology

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Req #: 0000263367

Category: EKG / EEG Technician

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $54.54 - $66.99 per hour

Location: 95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

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.

Our Pediatric Echo Technologists work collaboratively to promote optimal diagnostic clarity and prevent delays in cardiac care for both inpatient and outpatient populations. By providing comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound programming and high-quality imaging interventions, our technologists proactively engage with pediatric 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 and outpatient pediatric echocardiograms, including 2-D, Doppler, stress echos, and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE).
Evaluating intra-cardiac disease, anatomy, and heart function using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Assisting physicians directly with stress echo and transesophageal testing workflows while preparing results for final clinical interpretation.
Participating actively in departmental Process Improvement initiatives and assisting in maintaining ICAEL Accreditation.
Verifying physician orders, confirming correct patient identification using two distinct identifiers, and safely instructing patients on the upcoming procedure.
Leveraging an intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and extensive EKG data to accurately follow technical criteria for preliminary reports.
Maintaining complex cardiac ultrasound systems in good working order, adjusting for appropriate settings, and reporting any maintenance defects.
Complying strictly with healthcare infection control protocols and department-wide patient safety initiatives.

This role might be for you if

You are passionate about creating a differentiated healthcare experience while preserving patient dignity, privacy, and absolute confidentiality.
You set a high bar for yourself to maintain a responsive, courteous, respectful, and highly cooperative environment for your patients and colleagues.
You work seamlessly with staff, departmental directors, and reading physicians to ensure accurate scheduling and prompt test processing.
You proactively look out for patient vulnerabilities and strictly adhere to standard identification, sanitation, and safety policies.

To be considered

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program / 2-D & Doppler program (two-year program or equivalent).
ARDMS or CCI Certification required (RDCS or RCS).
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Minimum of 2 years of echocardiograph experience, with proficiency operating standard Cardiac Ultrasound Systems.
Demonstrated experience performing TEE and Stress Echo procedures.
6 months of hospital experience is highly preferred.

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