Lead Technologist - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Lead Technologist

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000209374

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50.40 - $62.54 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.

Job Overview:

Performs in-patient and out-patient echocardiography testing.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate, graduate of approved school for cardiopulmonary technology
• Field currently proposing minimum of an Associate Degree in Science

Preferred:

• Up to 24 months of clinical ECHO testing experience desired, in-house training will be considered

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Assists physician with performing stress echo and trans esophageal testing
• Maintains equipment in good working order, selects appropriate settings
• Functions in a leadership role maintaining staffing, assignments, and daily day to day functioning of the echo non-invasive department
• Keeps staff informed of current work status
• Provides timely schedule
• Proactively works to insure equitable work assignments,
• Understands and follows technical criteria for analyzing preliminary reports
• Intimate knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and extensive EKG experience
• Verifies physician order prior to administering test procedure
• Perform echo cardiograms, stress echos and TEEs
• Effectively interacts with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
• Assists fellow sonographers with workload when appropriate
• Acts as preceptor for new employees
• Prepares and instructs patient on procedure
• Follows proper method to apply for specific echo procedure
• Expresses a thorough understanding of echocardiography equipment and its physiological applications
• Documents all pertinent information
• Prepares test results for physician reading and interpretation
• Assists with clerical work and scheduling patient testing
• Appropriately prioritizes tasks
• Coordinate quarterly quality assurance/ quality improvement meetings with physicians and echo technicians
• Review and update policies and procedures related to cardiac sonography
• Organize and lead in-service training for current staff and new hires
• Ensure compliance of all Joint Commission Standards/ ASE/ and the guidelines of the ICAEL
• Monitor productivity and budgetary parameters
• Complies with infection control policies
• Insures correct patient identification through the routine use of two patient identifiers
• Updates orders as needed
• Proactively works to insure patient safety
• Recognizes to be responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative
• Reports to work in a timely manner
• Preserves patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Models service recovery techniques to ensure customer satisfaction

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.