Echo Sonographer - Non-Invasive Cardiology - Part Time Shift

NYU Langone Health•Patchogue, NY

40d•$44 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests of patients cardiac anatomy and function. Ensures ultrasound test is of acceptable quality and records results of tests. By performing all tasks in an efficient, responsible and caring manner, the employee will be dedicated to meet the needs of our patients and our staff. They will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with respect to the special needs of each patient age group served as well as those with disabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology at a level normally acquired through completion of two (2) years post high school education in an allied health science such as nursing or sonography.
Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and procedures and familiarity with sonography equipment as normally acquired through completion of six to twelve month ultrasound training program.
Should be registered or registry eligible with ARMDS, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, RCS or SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).
Approximately three to six months on-the-job experience in order to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of policy and procedure.
Analytical skills to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of disease.
Must be able to push and pull equipment on wheels with variable weight.
BLS Certification
Continually lift/carry up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift/carry more than 75 lbs.
Continually push/pull up to 25 lbs and occasionally push/pull more than 100 lbs.
Occasionally bend, squat, and reach above shoulders.

Responsibilities

Collects patient data by involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
Reviews chart and/or prescription for testing indication.
Demonstrates awareness of the special needs of each age group or culture served as well as those patients with disabilities.
Assists physician during other related procedures such as transesophageal echocardiography.
Maintains a safe and hazard free work area.
Operates equipment according to department and manufacturer’s recommendation.
Maintains and practices Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations that apply to job performance.
Performs appropriate patient monitoring
Explains testing procedure to patient and family.
Adapts positioning to meet the needs of the patient.
Selects appropriate transducer settings, adjusts equipment controls to obtain optimum imaging.
Observes sound wave display screen as scanning device moves over patient’s anatomy to detect pathologies and check for factors such as function, valve pathology and so forth. Determines if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Records and Digitally clips visual images of cardiac anatomy
Performs and prints 2-D, m-mode and doppler measurements.
Completes Syngo Workflow for completion of examination
Recognizes hazards to patient safety and takes action to maintain a safe environment.
Utilizes Syngo Dynamic for preparation of study for physician interpretation
Cardiovascular Services Patient Satisfaction/Communication Plan
Demonstrate professionalism by our words, actions and appearance and occur: In our interaction with colleagues, patients and families, Through our personal and professional presentation, In our conduct when performing our jobs and 100% adherence to all hospital policies, procedures and standards, By showing compassion and sensitivity in understanding the individual needs of each patient and family and to preserve their dignity and deliver the best quality of care to the patient.
Proper hand-off conveys confidence that patient and family concerns have appropriately been conveyed and that there will be a continuity of high level of care and competency.
Greet patient with a smile, identify ourselves, insure proper identification of the patient and reiterate to them the test they are having.
Hand-off is taking the patient to the next level (ie: stress to nuclear, echo, catheterization lab holding to 4 South, transporter to unit, etc). Transition includes introductions to the patient, complete information and understanding of patient status, completed forms, physical assessment if applicable.
Informs patient of next steps and thanks them for allowing us to care for them today and asks if there is anything else needed before leaving the patient.
Working together to benefit the patient experience; communicate, collaborate, take ownership and treat all in accordance with the hospital’s core values.
Discusses echo findings with physicians if necessary
Provides care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for patient’s rights.
Demonstrates and participates in activities that support customer satisfaction
Accepts feedback from peers and management for the purposes of improved patient care and/or department function.
Participates in and supports collaboratively decisions made by management.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles, policies and procedures specific to the department and the institution.
Fulfills the annual requirement regarding continuing education.
Complies with staff meeting attendance requirements.