Cardiac Sonographer - Manhattan

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $113,037 - $125,986 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform, measure, and analyze all aspects of cardiac ultrasound testing. This includes M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, color flow Doppler, stress echocardiograms (including pharmacological stress testing), 3D reconstruction, tissue Doppler, color M-mode, and contrast echocardiography. The role also involves performing vascular studies such as color flow Doppler and imaging of the renal arteries, carotid arteries, aortic stents, and pseudoaneurysms, as well as all methods of vascular ultrasound testing including Duplex Scanning, Arterial Doppler and Pulse Volume Recordings, and Venous Doppler.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited program in Ultrasound.
• Registry by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a related field.

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.
• Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, 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.
• 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.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and safety. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient applications. Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient and study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy.
• Notifies manager or supervisor sonographer of any breakdown in equipment.
• 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