Echo Tech - Cardiology

Summit Health CityMD•New Hyde Park, NY

8h•$34 - $43

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD, and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Essential Job functions: Administers a variety of non-invasive tests using ultrasound technology. Provides excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurements for: Transthoracic Echoes, Stress Echoes, Bubble studies, Definity Studies Reports abnormalities to the physician promptly. Clarifies and follows Doctor’s orders. Completes work within an acceptable time frame . Assesses patients for potential risk factors. Assumes accountability for managing patient care and safety. Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment. Appropriately educates and explains procedures to patients. Follows department protocol for procedures unless specified differently by the Cardiologist. Insures proper identification of patient . Provides for patient privacy. Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights. Responds effectively in an emergency situation . Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care. Documents patient history and demographics in ProSolv Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Is flexible to changing priorities. Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner. Employs tasking appropriately and timely . Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems. Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control.

Requirements

0 – 1 years experience .
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing .
Working knowledge & operation of Cardiac Ultrasound & Cardiac Testing Equipment.
Recognition of Cardiac Dysrhythmias .
Understanding of cardiac anatomy & physiology .
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills .
Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills .

Nice To Haves

2-4 years experience preferred.
RDCS Certification from the ARDMS or RCS Certification from the CCI is .
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with Standard Cardiac Testing & Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment preferred.
Experience with MUSE system preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers a variety of non-invasive tests using ultrasound technology.
Provides excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurements for: Transthoracic Echoes, Stress Echoes, Bubble studies, Definity Studies
Reports abnormalities to the physician promptly.
Clarifies and follows Doctor’s orders.
Completes work within an acceptable time frame .
Assesses patients for potential risk factors.
Assumes accountability for managing patient care and safety.
Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
Appropriately educates and explains procedures to patients.
Follows department protocol for procedures unless specified differently by the Cardiologist.
Insures proper identification of patient .
Provides for patient privacy.
Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
Responds effectively in an emergency situation .
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Documents patient history and demographics in ProSolv
Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
Is flexible to changing priorities.
Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.
Employs tasking appropriately and timely .
Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.
Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control.