Cardiac Sonographer - Non Invasive Cardiology

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6d • $113,037 - $125,986 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join their Non-Invasive Cardiology team. This role involves performing, measuring, and analyzing all aspects of cardiac ultrasound testing, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, color flow Doppler, and stress echocardiograms with pharmacological stress testing. The position is with a highly-ranked academic medical center known for its patient outcomes and comprehensive care.

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.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required.
• Must maintain active registry status.
• 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 study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy.
• Notifies manager or supervisor sonographer 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
• 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