Pediatric Echocardiographer

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Pediatric Echocardiographer is responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults. Also performs fetal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography. One year clinical echocardiography experience. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of congenital heart defects both pre and post-surgery. Knowledge of fetal anatomy, physiology and circulation. Professional appearance and demeanor. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

One year of pediatric and/or fetal echocardiography experience. Certified in pediatric echocardiography. Experience working with children and families. Knowledge of familial diseases, in particular Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!