Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Job Title: Echocardiograph Tech Cert

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Pediatric Cardiology

Req #: 0000244647

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $49.43 - $61.04 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.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified full-time Echocardiograph Technician. This position performs specialized pediatric, fetal, and adult congenital heart disease sonographic examinations (echocardiograms). Exams are performed in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology Suite located in the Clinical Academic Building in New Brunswick as well as in the Bristol Myers Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Labor and Delivery Suite, Antepartum floors, and pediatric emergency department in RWJUH. This position includes working with the neonate, infant, child, adolescent populations, as well as adults with congenital heart disease and pregnant women.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 900 clinical externship hours
• Commitment to attending CME courses to maintain professional skills.
• Willingness to complete on-the-job training for fetal echocardiography (if not already experienced).

Preferred:

• Existing experience in fetal echocardiography

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Eligibility to acquire ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) / Pediatric.
  • OR eligibility for CCI certification as a Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Education:

• Completion of a two (2) year Allied Health Degree
  • OR successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP from an approved School of Ultrasound Technology or Cardiovascular Technology (or equivalent)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Performs complete digital pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms in compliance with the 2010 Guideline and Standards
• of the American Society of Echocardiography's recommendations for performance of a Pediatric echocardiogram.
• Performs complete digital fetal echocardiogram in compliance with the 2004 Guideline and Standards of the American Society of Echocardiography's Recommendations for the performance of a fetal echocardiogram.
• Is responsible for obtaining all the vital patient information necessary to perform an echocardiogram (Out-Patient) which includes a height, weight, blood pressure and ECG when indicated.
• Is responsible for registering all Out-Patient and Fetal Patients through the RWJUH Admission Department to ensure that the finalized reports are electronically filed into both RWJUH and RWJMS electronic medical systems.
• Is responsible for retrieval of previous echocardiogram reports for physician review.
• Participates in the training of ultrasound students enrolled in the Cardiac Sonography Program in Rutgers School of Health Related Professions.
• Participates in the ongoing quality improvement of the lab.
• Assists the Program Manager in the maintenance of the ultrasound equipment and digital lab.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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