Pediatric Echocardiographer

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

22h•$40

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Pediatric Echocardiographer is responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults. Also performs fetal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography.
One year clinical echocardiography experience.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of congenital heart defects both pre and post-surgery.
Knowledge of fetal anatomy, physiology and circulation.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of pediatric and/or fetal echocardiography experience.
Certified in pediatric echocardiography.
Experience working with children and families.
Knowledge of familial diseases, in particular Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms according to established protocol including 2-D, M-Mode, tissue doppler, strain imaging, color flow and doppler on neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults being evaluated for suspected or known congenital and acquired heart disease.
Performs Fetal Echocardiograms.
Performs Stress Echocardiograms.
Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
Independently performs study and provides timely preliminary report in Syngo Dynamics.
Obtains image and doppler information required to define complex congenital heart defect in patients referred for evaluation of non-corrected anatomy and function and/or evaluation of surgical reconstruction, repair, or placement of prosthetic devices.
Performs a variety of cardiac examinations utilizing various types of equipment in order to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical and pathological data for the diagnosis of the disease.
Ensures that all studies are transferred and reviewed for quality images in Syngo Dynamics for physician interpretation.
Notifies pediatric cardiologist in cases of acute or life threatening abnormalities.
Demonstrates working knowledge of Echo PACS, computer system and hospital information system.
As requested, makes copy of patient's echocardiogram by transferring study onto a CD.
Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
Monitors echo supplies to maintain par levels and reports and/or orders supplies as needed to maintain par levels.
Keeps exam rooms adequately stocked.
Calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment. Reports breakdown and supply needs to manager and/or Echo Lab Director, and coordinates the repair and routine maintenance of the ultrasound machines.
Understands and follows departmental policy and procedures.
Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records and computer security codes, as well as protects the integrity of privileged information.
Demonstrates AIDET and service recovery principles.
Consistently adheres to HUMC code of conduct/standards of behaviors.
Adheres to ASE standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Participates in performance initiatives and monitoring. Prepares studies and patient data for QA and echo conference.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Follows all safety rules on the job.
Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
Attends 85% of departmental staff meetings.
Performs other tasks as assigned.