Echo Sonographer - PD

Northwell • New York, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists Cardiologist in performing phased array Echocardiography. Trained in all other procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Physics and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical diseases as normally acquired by the completion of a Bachelors Degree, required.
• Graduation from an AMA approved Ultrasound training program.
• Current New York State certification as Diagnostic Sonographer, preferred.
• Registry eligible by National Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Nice To Haves

• Current New York State certification as Diagnostic Sonographer, preferred.
• Registry eligible by National Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for procedure.
• Reviews Echocardiogram requisition as ordered by Cardiologist.
• Notifies Nursing Unit of scheduled patient exam and coordinates time and transport of patient to exam room.
• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
• Explains procedures in layman terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Makes settings on machines to obtain desired results, using technical judgment and following established standards.
• Monitors patient condition by direct observation to recognize and report abnormalities to the Radiologist.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments of equipment when necessary.
• Documents efficiency of equipment to ensure quality control.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs, as necessary.
• Recognizes and reports major problems to management for resolution.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees