Pediatric Echo Technologist

Job Title: Pediatric Echo Technologist

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Pediatric Cardiology

Req #: 0000263367

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $54.54 - $66.99 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.

Pediatric Echo Technologist

Our Pediatric Echo Technologists work collaboratively to promote optimal diagnostic clarity and prevent delays in cardiac care for both inpatient and outpatient populations. By providing comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound programming and high-quality imaging interventions, our technologists proactively engage with pediatric patients to provide connection and clinical clarity. We view our imaging specialists as a critical component of the care plan and recognize the incredibly positive impact they have on the cardiac journey and outcomes of our patients. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver diagnostic care in a way that redefines the patient experience through teamwork, compassion, and excellence!

A Typical Day

• Performing high-quality inpatient and outpatient pediatric and congenital echocardiograms, including 2-D, Doppler, stress echos
• Performs fetal echocardiograms
• Evaluating intra-cardiac disease, anatomy, and heart function using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
• Assisting physicians directly with stress echo and transesophageal testing workflows while preparing results for final clinical interpretation.
• Participating actively in departmental Process Improvement initiatives and assisting in maintaining IAC Echocardiography Accreditation.
• Verifying physician orders, confirming correct patient identification using two distinct identifiers, and safely instructing patients on the upcoming procedure.
• Leveraging an intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and extensive EKG data to accurately follow technical criteria for preliminary reports.
• Maintaining complex cardiac ultrasound systems in good working order, adjusting for appropriate settings, and reporting any maintenance defects.
• Complying strictly with healthcare infection control protocols and department-wide patient safety initiatives.
• Assists the chief technologist with prioritization of daily workflow and assignments of staff.
• Assists in carrying out quality assurance and quality improvement measures within the lab.
• Assists with the orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Reassigns unread echocardiograms to panel physicians to ensure appropriate turn around time.
• Communicates with patient, visitors and co-workers, respecting confidentiality.
• Supports policies and procedures of growth of the department and hospital.
• Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to asses each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care

This role might be for you if

• You are passionate about creating a differentiated healthcare experience while preserving patient dignity, privacy, and absolute confidentiality.
• You set a high bar for yourself to maintain a responsive, courteous, respectful, and highly cooperative environment for your patients and colleagues.
• You work seamlessly with staff, departmental directors, and reading physicians to ensure accurate scheduling and prompt test processing.
• You proactively look out for patient vulnerabilities and strictly adhere to standard identification, sanitation, and safety policies.

To be considered

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program / 2-D & Doppler program (two-year program or equivalent).
• AE and PE ARDMS or CCI Certification required (RDCS or RCS) FE certification preferred
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of echocardiograph experience, with proficiency operating standard Cardiac Ultrasound Systems.
• 6 months of hospital experience is highly preferred.