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The Lead Echocardiographer is responsible for planning and directing the daily schedule and operations of the Non Invasive Cardiology Lab. This position monitors and maintains diagnostic and technical equipment and ensures quality control standards are maintained.

A day in the life of a Lead Echocardiographer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Revises the schedule as required based upon the patients needs and resource availability.
2. Identifies, evaluates and implements strategies to correct departmental Quality Assurance problems.
3. Responsible for IAC accreditation processes and functions as the Technical Director of the local echo program.
4. Responsible for maintaining accreditation requirements and QA reviews.
5. Confers with Echo Lab Leader as necessary to improve the functions.
6. Responsible for orienting new echocardiographers, physicians and fellows to both the department and the equipment.
7. Partners with the leader in the evaluation, updating and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
8. Assists the Cardiovascular Non Invasive leader in personnel interviewing, hiring and promotion of technical staff members.
9. Counsels technical staff as needed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
10. Assists in objective and timely evaluations of staff members¿ performance and makes appropriate recommendations.
11. Participates in the development of staff training programs.
12. Maintains equipment to meet standards established.
13. Participates in evaluation of new equipment, technology and supplies for the Cardiovascular Laboratory.
14. Oversees maintenance, operation calibration and routine periodic evaluation of all diagnostic and technical equipment and ensures quality control standards are maintained.
15. Delegates responsibilities to technical staff in order to develop their leadership potential.
16. Lifts a minimum of 40 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
17. 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.).
18. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
19. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography.
2. A minimum of 3 years of incremental responsibilities as an echocardiographer.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage and lead quality initiatives in the department.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platform.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Proficient in pediatric echocardiography

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $43.63 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. 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. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
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.