Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Job Overview

The Certified Echocardiograph Technician performs in-patient and out-patient echocardiography testing, assists physician with performing stress echo and trans esophageal testing, and maintains equipment in good working order with appropriate settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Graduate of approved school for cardiopulmonary technology
• Certified as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography preferred or achieved within 1 year of hire
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Science
• Up to 24 months of clinical ECHO testing experience desired; in house training will be considered

Scheduling Requirements

Per Diem
Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Understands and follows technical criteria for analyzing preliminary reports
• Intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and extensive EKG experience
• Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
• Perform echo cardiograms, stress echos and TEE's
• Prepares and instructs patient on procedure
• Follows proper method to apply for specific echo procedure
• Expresses a thorough understanding of echocardiography equipment and its physiological applications
• Documents all pertinent information
• Prepares test results for physician reading and interpretation
• Affords assistance with scheduling patient testing
• Complies with infection control policies
• Insures correct patient identification through the routine use of two patient identifiers
• Updates orders as needed
• Proactively works to ensure patient safety
• Recognizes to be responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative
• Reports to work in a timely manner
• Preserved patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Performs other duties as requested by Department Director/Supervisory Staff

Pay

$58.48 per hour

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

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.

Job Title

Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Location

RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name

Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Compensation Range

$58.48 - $58.48 per hour