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Ultrasonographer (Pediatric Cardiac)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 02, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Ultrasonographer (Pediatric Cardiac)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Technologists
Department	RWJ-Pediatrics-Cardiology
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Ultrasonographer (Pediatric Cardiac) for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Performs specialized pediatric, fetal, and adult congenital heart disease sonographic examinations (echocardiograms). Exams are performed in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology Suite located in the Clinical Academic Building in New Brunswick as well as in the Bristol Myers Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and the Labor and Delivery Suite, Antepartum floors, and pediatric emergency department in RWJUH. This position includes working with the neonate, infant, child, adolescent populations, as well as adults with congenital heart disease and pregnant women. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs complete digital pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms in compliance with the 2010 Guideline and Standards of the American Society of Echocardiography's Recommendations for performance of a Pediatric echocardiogram. Performs complete digital fetal echocardiogram in compliance with the 2004 Guideline and Standards of the American Society of Echocardiography's Recommendations for the performance of a fetal echocardiogram. Is responsible for obtaining all the vital patient information necessary to perform an echocardiogram (Out-Patient) which includes a height, weight, blood pressure and ECG when indicated. Is responsible for registering all Out-Patient and Fetal Patients through the RWJUH Admission Department to ensure that the finalized reports are electronically filed into both RWJUH and RWJMS electronic medical systems. Is responsible for retrieval of previous echocardiogram reports for physician review. Participates in the training of ultrasound students enrolled in the Cardiac Sonography Program in Rutgers School of Health Related Professions.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	27A
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	81952.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	82992.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85488.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Completion of a two (2) year Allied Health Degree or successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology or Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent education. Candidates who do not possess fetal echocardiography experience must successfully complete on-the- job training.
Certifications/Licenses	Must be eligible to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)/ Pediatric, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification as a Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS). Must have a minimum of 900 clinical externship hours. Attends CME courses required to maintain professional skills.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Must be able to push an ultrasound machine to various locations within the Children's Hospital and RWJUH. Standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0699
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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