Per Diem-Cardiac Sonographer (FGP)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6h • 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. They are committed to equity and inclusion, valuing diverse identities, skills, ideas, and knowledge. This position is for a Per Diem-Cardiac Sonographer who will perform all cardiac ultrasound studies.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field and completion of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must maintain active registry status.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents and agitated saline studies.
• Ensures all studies adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC standards.
• Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient’s ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy.
• Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents the scans according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains and records all pertinent patient data. Must use good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses.
• Uses highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies.
• Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
• Compares present echocardiogram studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status.
• Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC) and submitting appropriate studies to management for accreditation application.
• Position may require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.
• Carries out assignments within a realistic time.
• 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

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