Echocardiographer- Per Diem - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

132d • $48

About The Position

If you are looking for a Per Diem- Echocardiographer could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peters Hospital, a part of St Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Requirements

• The Medical Imaging Sonographer must be ARDMS registry eligible.
• The Sonographer must have certificate of completion from a medical sonography program that is supported by the ARDMS.
• ARDMS registered preferred within 18 months of hire.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete understanding of echo equipment including safety regulations and malfunctions.
• Secures order for test and identifies proper patient.
• Obtains patient history and indications.
• Explains procedure to patient.
• Accurately enters data.
• Performs echocardiography to include M-mode, 2-D, Doppler as indicated.
• Assists MD and other staff with TEES, Stress echo, Pharmacology studies.
• Obtains proper views as indicated.
• Accurately measures and calculates all data.
• Prepares concise summary of study for interpreting cardiologist.
• Reports significant findings.
• Ensures transmission of data.
• Answers questions within scope of responsibility for patient, staff and others.

Benefits

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees