Pediatric Echo Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 7,513,000 - 9,229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Pediatric Echo Technologist to perform pediatric echocardiograms and contribute to precise cardiac imaging for inpatient and outpatient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient safety in a high-volume cardiology setting.

You will work with physicians and staff to ensure timely scheduling and high-quality results. The ideal candidate has ARDMS/CCI certification, BLS, and 2+ years of echocardiography experience, with proficiency in TEE and stress

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program / 2-D & Doppler program.
• ARDMS or CCI Certification required (RDCS or RCS).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality inpatient and outpatient pediatric echocardiograms including 2-D, Doppler, stress echos, and TEE.
• Evaluate intracardiac disease, anatomy, and heart function with independent judgment.
• Assist physicians with stress echo and transesophageal testing workflows and prepare results for interpretation.
• Participate in Process Improvement initiatives and ICAEL accreditation maintenance.
• Verify physician orders, ensure correct patient identification, and educate patients on upcoming procedures.
• Maintain and optimize cardiac ultrasound systems and report any defects.
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Education

Cardiac Ultrasound Program

2-D & Doppler program

Tools

Cardiac Ultrasound Systems

Job description

Job Details

Req #: 0000263367 Category: EKG / EEG Technician Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp Department: RWJMS Pediatric Cardiology Pay Range: $54.54 - $66.99 per hour

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

Job Title: Pediatric Echo Technologist

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.

Total Rewards package

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer