Cardiac Sonographer - Echo - Part Time/Evenings

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The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures. They also assist a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures. Additionally, the position is responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
A day in the life of a Echocardiographer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Responsible for the preliminary measurement and documentation within the Cardiovascular Information Systems to be used by reading physicians and cardiologists in finalizing echocardiography reports. All critical findings to be timely escalated and communicated to the ordering physicians and cardiologists.
Helps patients onto and off of bed.
Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study in Cardiovascular Information Systems for physician interpretation.
Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies, as needed.
Calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
Follows special procedure policies regarding probe maintenance and sterile processing ( ie TEE).
Completes EPIC workflow and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports, as applicable.
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.).
Adheres to the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Participates in performance initiatives and monitoring.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
One-year clinical echocardiography experience.

BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification or Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.

Minimum rate of $40.28 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Years of relevant work experience.
Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Internal Equity: Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.