Cardiac Sonographer, Cardio Non-Invasive/Echo Lab

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

5h

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer, Echo Lab.

In this role, the successful candidate performs all types of Echocardiography testing. Assists the physicians in the delivery of safe, age appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab. Works collaboratively with the RNs and MDs in a health team forum to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Participates in unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma
• Graduate of an Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by CCI or ARDMS, required at hire
• Current and valid BLS, required
• Current and valid BLS certification
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills
• Basic computer skills
• Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the Echo Lab

Nice To Haves

• 1- 2 years experience performing echocardiograms preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological) per department and management guidelines. Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, recognizing pathology and/or customizes exam requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality. Performs intra-procedural transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered. Performs transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered for in-patients enrolled in Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved clinical trials/research protocols. Transthoracic echocardiograms may be performed in the Echo Lab or done as a portable study at the bedside.
• Responds to stat calls accordingly. Reports life threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow
• Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedure including but not limited to equipment, supplies, instruments and appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as needed.
• Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees