Echocardiographer-Per Diem-Day

Northwell Health•Sharon, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position at Sharon Hospital Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: The echocardiographer will provide the highest quality and accurate exams to patients in our community. The technologist will work closely with our cardiovascular team to ensure that the services are provided timely and are based on current standards.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited ultrasound education program with a cardiac focus
Ultrasound certification from ARDMAS or CCI in echocardiography (if not current, to be obtained within one year of employment)
Minimum of one year job-related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all echocardiographic procedures on adults (18 years and older) in a professional, manner and acquiring the highest quality studies possible
Prepare, educate and assist patients, their families & their physicians in the mechanisms of echocardiographic procedures & the purpose of these procedures
Effectively understand & demonstrate the proper use of all echocardiographic equipment. Demonstrate the ability to vary the use of the echocardiographic equipment, methods & calculations for each individual of all adult age groups
Accurately complete all imaging and document associated with procedures in an efficient & timely manner
Safely & effectively organizes work area & supplies. Schedule patients in an efficient manner, utilizing the proper communication methods to work with other areas of the health system. Demonstrating an awareness of efficient & cost effective workflow.
Work as an effective team member within the echo lab, the cardiology department, the hospital and the health system, for all required shifts
Participate in the echo department procedural decision-making process. Suggest possible procedural and policy changes to add to the cost effective, efficient workflow while maintaining high quality work
Participate in educational and quality control meetings within the department, as well as, at the local, state & national level. Maintain adequate continuing medical education units to stay current in the field
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position
Perform all other duties as assigned