Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatrics Bellevue Hospital

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a long history of shaping medical history. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. Equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where diverse talent can thrive. This position performs all types of Echocardiography testing and assists physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care within the Echocardiography Lab. The role involves collaboration with RNs and MDs to promote wellness, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance quality care, while also participating in performance improvement activities.

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.
• 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.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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 customizing exams requiring contrast agent due to lack of image quality.
• Performs intra-procedural transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered.
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered for inpatients 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree