Echocardiography Technologist, Per Diem
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University Hospital, Newark NJ
Newark, NJ, US
Summary
The Echocardiography Technologist performs non-invasive echocardiography studies for in-patients and out-patients ranging from adolescents to end-of-life. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, scheduling services, and ensuring accurate documentation for quality improvement.
Job Description
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Echocardiography Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by performing non-invasive echocardiography studies on in-patients and out-patients (older adolescent to end life), maintain equipment, arrange services, and assure appropriate documentation and continuous quality improvement based on age and development status. Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Chief Echo Technologist” unless otherwise indicated.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for delivering high‑quality, confidential patient care through the performance of non‑invasive echocardiography studies for both in‑patients and out‑patients, ranging from older adolescents through end‑of‑life stages.
- Ensures proper operation, maintenance, and scheduling of echocardiography equipment and related services.
- Completes accurate documentation for all procedures and supports ongoing quality‑improvement efforts tailored to each patient’s age and developmental needs.
- Performance is evaluated based on criteria observed and assessed by the Chief Echocardiography Technologist.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound School or Echocardiography Technology program.
- At least one (1) year of experience in a hospital setting.
- One (1) year of experience in cardiac ultrasound, ECG, stress echo, and T.E.E.
- Must be registered in adult echocardiography
Compensation
The expected hourly rate is $51.00, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.
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University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
Founded
2013
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Newark, NJ
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
Founded
2013
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Newark, NJ
