Echocardiographer

Job Title: Echocardiographer

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Req #: 0000264533

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $61.73 - $61.73 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.

Echocardiographer - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Echocardiographers become part of a specialized cardiovascular team where clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions across every stage of life. This Echocardiographer role offers opportunities for professional growth, advanced cardiac imaging experience, and a culture committed to collaboration, quality, and patient-centered care. As an Echocardiographer, you will play an essential role in performing high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, supporting physicians during complex cardiac evaluations, and helping deliver exceptional care to patients with cardiovascular disease. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Echocardiographer is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for an Echocardiographer may include:

• Performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease
  
• Assisting physicians with advanced echocardiography studies by acquiring high-quality diagnostic images and supporting clinical documentation
  
• Obtaining accurate 2D, Doppler, and M-mode cardiac imaging in accordance with cardiology protocols and best practices
  
• Recognizing abnormal cardiac findings and adapting imaging techniques to ensure complete, diagnostic-quality examinations
  
• Performing and documenting electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs) while supporting additional cardiac diagnostic testing, including Holter and event monitor placement
  
• Assisting cardiologists and heart specialists during patient evaluations and clinical procedures as needed
  
• Ensuring all diagnostic studies are accurately measured, labeled, documented, and uploaded into the electronic medical record to support continuity of care
  
• Providing preliminary technical observations when appropriate to support timely physician interpretation
  
• Collaborating closely with cardiologists, specialists, nurses, and administrative team members to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
  
• Maintaining compliance with accreditation standards, infection prevention practices, organizational policies, and quality initiatives while supporting efficient outpatient workflow and timely completion of diagnostic studies

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with heart conditions
  
• Attention to detail and technical excellence guide your approach to diagnostic cardiac imaging
  
• You remain calm, adaptable, and focused while caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills help you build positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
  
• You value teamwork while also working confidently and independently in a specialized clinical environment
  
• You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality, patient safety, and clinical accuracy
  
• Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you as cardiovascular imaging continues to evolve

To be considered for this Echocardiographer opportunity, you are passionate about delivering exceptional diagnostic cardiac imaging while supporting patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.

• You are a graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program and hold current ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) certification in echocardiography.
  
• A minimum of two years of echocardiography experience is required. Experience imaging complex heart disease patients and familiarity with outpatient specialty workflows are preferred.
  
• You thrive working independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to outstanding cardiovascular care.
  
• You are interested and able to work a Per Diem, Day shift schedule