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Cardiovascular Ultrasound Tech I

Atlantic Health System

Location
Onsite (Hackettstown, NJ)
Compensation
$41/hr+
Employment
Per Diem
Level
Entry Level
Posted 5 days ago

About the role

Atlantic Health System is a leading non-profit healthcare organization in New Jersey dedicated to providing high-quality cardiovascular care. This role supports the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute by performing diagnostic echocardiograms and collaborating with medical teams to ensure patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.

Skills

Echocardiography Transthoracic echocardiograms Patient safety Diagnostic accuracy Infection control Quality assurance EKG Stress testing Nuclear stress testing EEG Digital imaging systems Patient-centered care Interpersonal skills Communication Clinical documentation IAC protocols

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Parental leave

Perks

  • Tuition assistance
  • On-site childcare
  • Fertility benefits

Full job details

Performs high-quality echocardiographic exams using IAC-accredited protocols, including saline and contrast studies. Ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout procedures. Collaborates with physicians and team members to support diagnostic accuracy and continuous quality improvement

Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) per IAC standards. Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Accurately document and report findings in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and team members. Maintain equipment and exam rooms per infection control standards. Participate in lab quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.  Attend required meetings, in-services, and training sessions. Demonstrate teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Cross-functional responsibilities include: Performs EKGs, Stress and Nuclear Stress testing, EEG, and any other delegated duties, with training and support. 
Complies with the  IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) Standard Protocol & utilization of saline & contrast

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program.
* Experience:
0–2 years of experience in echocardiography (new graduates with clinical training may be considered). Experience in a hospital or outpatient cardiology setting preferred

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer proficiency and comfort with digital imaging systems. Attention to detail and commitment to patient-centered care. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and protocols

Must be able to lift and position patients and equipment as needed. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends or holidays, if required. Must maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and continuing education requirements. Diligence, consistent, positive attitude, demonstrates HRO culture by identifying patient safety issues and willingness to engage in professional growth opportunities 


At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." 
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. 
  • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. 
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. 
Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.