Echocardiography Tech-Pediatrics

Northwell Health•New York, NY

38d

About The Position

Performs 2/3 dimensional, Color Flow, and Doppler Echocardiograms. Job Responsibility Performs 2/3 dimensional, color flow, and Doppler echoes. Downloads images for diagnosing. Records all measurements after each case. Transeophageal Echocardiograms: Assists by preparing equipment. Sterilizes tee probes after each use. Assist in scheduling patients with clinicians. Maintains related logs. Stress Echocardiograms: Prepares patient for stress echo by explaining test and prepping patient. Enters information into stress machine and log book. Acquires proper images for stress testing. Assists physician during testing. Enters patient information into teletracking system to request patient transport. Maintains patient demographic information for video tapes. Ensures scheduled studies are completed by end of day. Contacts equipment manufacturers to report any malfunctions and facilitate repair. Orders supplies, keeps work space neat and orderly. Posts next days schedule for TEE and Echo. Prepares and stocks exam rooms for next day. Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalency, required.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.
Minimum of two (2) years related experience, required.
Knowledge of ultrasound equipment, oximeter, blood pressure monitor, echo database computer, fax machine, and telephone, required.
Current and valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, using various imaging modalities (2D, 3D, Doppler), and understanding the physics of ultrasound
Specialized Knowledge: A deep and detailed understanding of pediatric cardiac anatomy, physiology, and congenital heart disease.
Minimum of two (2) years of pediatrics echocardiography experience

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree with completion of ultrasound program, preferred.
Experience in cardiac ultrasound, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs 2/3 dimensional, color flow, and Doppler echoes.
Downloads images for diagnosing.
Records all measurements after each case.
Assists by preparing equipment for Transeophageal Echocardiograms.
Sterilizes tee probes after each use.
Assist in scheduling patients with clinicians.
Maintains related logs.
Prepares patient for stress echo by explaining test and prepping patient.
Enters information into stress machine and log book.
Acquires proper images for stress testing.
Assists physician during testing.
Enters patient information into teletracking system to request patient transport.
Maintains patient demographic information for video tapes.
Ensures scheduled studies are completed by end of day.
Contacts equipment manufacturers to report any malfunctions and facilitate repair.
Orders supplies, keeps work space neat and orderly.
Posts next days schedule for TEE and Echo.
Prepares and stocks exam rooms for next day.
Performs related duties, as required.