Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist

1 week ago


Paramus, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at Hackensack Meridian Health. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our organization.

Responsibilities
  • Perform cardiac diagnostic sonographic examinations to record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data on patients.
  • Prepare test data for interpretation by physicians and ensure timely communication of results.
  • Collaborate with physicians to maintain a turn-around time of 24 hours for reports.
  • Provide excellent patient care and education, using age-appropriate guidelines and good customer service techniques.
  • Review medical records before each procedure to validate the presence of a physician order.
  • Perform M-mode, 2-D echocardiogram, and cardiac Doppler procedures within 24 hours of receipt of the request.
  • Facilitate the training of echo staff as a preceptor or assist in the assurance of staff competency and job-specific performance.
  • Prepare preliminary reports for echo studies to improve patient care by decreasing response time for results.
  • Assist cardiologists in data evaluation and storage equipment to facilitate comparative studies.
  • Perform vascular studies, including carotid, venous Doppler, and arterial studies, if cross-trained.
  • Perform all activities with a patient-focused attitude and incorporate customer service in every aspect of related duties.
  • Coordinate the student intern program with associated schools for diagnostic training and evaluate students.
  • Maintain patient records, patient logs, and submit monthly statistics for the vascular section.
  • Schedule patients for diagnostic procedures and instruct outpatients on proper registration procedures.
  • Submit charges and credits as needed for completed or canceled procedures.
  • Perform PM on equipment and troubleshoot problems, evaluating equipment for upgrade and replacement.
  • Comply with infection control and safety procedures.
  • Conduct QA/PI for echocardiography studies.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma and/or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular training program.
  • One year experience in all phases of echocardiography testing.
  • Telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, and printer operation.
  • Echocardiographic ultrasound machine, vascular ultrasound machine, PVR, various computer systems, PACS, wheelchairs, stretchers.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Assume on-call as needed.
  • Strong basic medical knowledge, with emphasis on cardiac ultrasound and cardiology.
  • Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, capable of supervising and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to participate in intra- and inter-departmental activities and perform in a team environment.
Licenses and Certifications
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications
  • RCT registered or eligible preferred.


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