Registered Echocardiographer

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

 

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

•  Performs cardiac ultrasound tests (including stress echo’s and transesophageal echo’s) in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography and department policies. Ability to comply with IAC standards. Demonstrates a full knowledge of cardiac ultrasound practice and the usage of digital ultrasound equipment. Completes daily scheduled tests in appropriate time frame and to population specific group
• Ability to prepare the patient and explain the procedure. Ability to navigate through an electronic medical record. Ability to comply with Joint Commission standards and regulatory readiness.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize work assignments on a daily basis. Ability to corroborate patient’s clinical history with procedure assuring appropriateness for the test requested. Ability to provide Cardiologists with the appropriate information necessary for interpretation.
• Ability to participate and comply with on-call rotation as required.
• Ability to communicate to manager and/or Cardiologists problems associated with patient, procedure. Adheres to department policy on reporting and documentation of critical values.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and functional manner on a daily basis. Ability to process TEE probe.
• Demonstrates active Adult Echocardiography registry with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Ability to maintain 5 CME credits annually for IAC standards.
• Complies with all aspects of regulatory readiness.
• Performs other duties within the cardiac services department as needed.

Experience Required

0-2 years experience

Education Requirements

High School/GED required, preferred Associates or Bachelors in Cardiac Sonography

Special Requirements

RDCS or RCS required 

Registry obtained within 1 year of hire

Salary Min ($)

USD $35.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $52.00