Echocardiograph Tech Cert, PT-Day, Somerville NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Echocardiograph Technician in Somerville, NJ. This position will performs a variety of invasive & Non-Invasive technical procedure, which evaluates intra-cardiac disease, anatomy & and heart function and requires independent judgement, ingenuity & initiative in the application of cardiac ultrasound testing for diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Required to participate in Process Improvement initiatives and to assist in maintaining ICAEL Accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of Cardiac Ultrasound Program, 2-D & Doppler (Two (2) year program or equivalent.)
• Proficient operating standard Cardiac Ultrasound Systems as to perform technical job responsibilities. Experience in TEE and Stress Echo Procedures.

Preferred:

• 1 year of hospital experience preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift, 20 hours/week (weekends/weekdays, on-call required)
• Part Time Schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs 2-D, M-Mode Echo, Color flow, Pulse Doppler Studies with skill and Competence. Can function independently at a level that achieves optimum visualization and analysis of intra cardiac diagnostic information. Use an enhancing agent (Definity) when appropriate.
• Ensure that the appropriate policies and protocols are followed during all procedures.
• Obtain measurements and calculations accordingly on the Echo Machines. Be able to obtain diagnostic information necessary for interpretation of each individual echo study. Notify Cardiologist of Emergent Critical Values at the time of study.
• Mastering pied-off probe during echo exams. Perform TEE Exams with skill and confidence. Perform Stress Echo & Dobutamine Stress Echo with skill and confidence. Master Contrast agent (Definity) injections with skill and confidence. Determine when to administer contrast agents.
• Maintain all necessary paperwork such as patient face sheets, keep accurate daily Cardiologist worksheets as well as department worksheet. Enter all data on Echo equipment and computer ISCV database after each study is completed as well to insure charges drop to begin & end exam, for the procedure immediately.
• Responsible to keep current within area of technical expertise.
• Provide technical support to other staff members as needed or required. Participate in department specific process improvement and Quality initiatives to maintain ICAEL Accreditation.

OTHER DUTIES:

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.