Per Diem-Cardiac Sonographer

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem-Cardiac Sonographer.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing, measuring and analyzing all aspects of cardiac ultrasound testing which includes M-mode two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, color flow Doppler, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiograms including pharmacological stress testing.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field and completion of an accredited program in Ultrasound or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credent Int CCI reg.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required.
• Must maintain active registry status.

Nice To Haves

• Registered by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides for patient comfort and arranges equipment for procedures. Prepares equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Interacts with patients by identifying self to patient and verifies the identity of the patient by checking the patient ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient.
• Explains the procedures and equipment to the patient clearly. Provide for patient privacy at all times.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and safety. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient applications.
• Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient and TEE Study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy. Notifies manager or supervisor sonagrapher of any breakdown in equipment.
• Documents the echocardiogram according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent data. Informs physician of any changes in patients condition or vital signs.
• Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, electrophysiology as well as the major disease processes of the cardiovascular system.
• Performance, assesses and critiques the patients echocardiogram deciding what is necessary for a complete diagnostic study.
• Alerts the appropriate medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
• Is prepared to assist the cardiologist in the event of a cardiac emergency. Compares present echocardiograms to previous studies to monitor changes in present status. Carries out assignment within a realistic time frame.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree