FT Days Echocardiographer- St. Peters Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

17h•$41 - $57

About The Position

The Echocardiographer performs echocardiography procedures and supports interpreting cardiologists and other clinical staff. The role requires knowledge of echo equipment, safety regulations, and equipment malfunctions. The sonographer obtains patient histories and test indications, explains procedures, records data, acquires appropriate views, and measures and calculates study data. The role also assists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), stress echocardiograms, and pharmacology studies, and reports significant findings. This full-time position is based at St. Peters Hospital and offers a day shift. The listed pay range is $40.55–$56.66 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, and education; the range may vary by location. The employer describes an orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Be eligible for ARDMS registry.
Have a certificate of completion from a medical sonography program supported by ARDMS.
Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ARDMS registration is preferred within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Understand echo equipment, including safety regulations and malfunctions.
Secure the test order and identify the correct patient.
Obtain patient history and indications for the test.
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Accurately enter data.
Perform echocardiography, including M-mode, 2-D, and Doppler as indicated.
Assist physicians and other staff with TEEs, stress echocardiograms, and pharmacology studies.
Obtain appropriate views as indicated.
Accurately measure and calculate study data.
Prepare a concise study summary for the interpreting cardiologist.
Report significant findings.
Ensure transmission of data.
Answer questions within the scope of responsibility for patients, staff, and others.