Echocardiography Tech-Pediatrics

Northwell Health•New York, NY

19h

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 Job Qualification High School Diploma or GED equivalency, required. Associates Degree with completion of ultrasound program, preferred. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required. Minimum of two (2) years related experience, required. Experience in cardiac ultrasound, preferred. 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

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