Echocardiography Technologist, Per Diem
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 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.
- 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 each patient’s age and developmental needs.
Performance is evaluated based on criteria observed and assessed by the Chief Echocardiography Technologist.
Requirements
- 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.
Pay
The expected hourly rate is $51.00, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.
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.
Benefits
University Hospital offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.