Echocardiography Technologist (Per Diem)

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

9h • $51

About The Position

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. Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Chief Echo Technologist” unless otherwise indicated.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound School or Echocardiography Technology program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital setting required.
• One (1) year of experience in cardiac ultrasound, ECG, stress echo, and T.E.E. is required.
• Must be registered in adult echocardiography.
• Registered with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive 2D-Echo, AcuNav and Tranesophageal echocardiography testing on in-patients and out-patients (olderadolescent to end of life) based on age of status
• Coordinates the testing of patients based on age and developmental status to maintain optimal productivity
• Complies with established Quality Assurance activities within the Echo Lab.
• Performs Pharmacological stress testing and exercise stress testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed