Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

12h • $65 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across various medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, it is deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. This role involves performing all types of Echocardiography testing, assisting physicians in delivering safe and age-appropriate patient care, and collaborating with RNs and MDs to optimize patient outcomes and quality care. The position also includes participation in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma, Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program Required.
• Appropriate credential in echocardiography, from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Cardiac Congenial Sonographer (RCCS), Required.
• Current and valid BLS certification - Inpatient facility only Required.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills Required.
• Basic computer skills Required.
• Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the Echo Lab Required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years Experience performing echocardiograms Preferred.
• Current and valid BLS certification - Outpatient facility only Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all types of Echocardiography testing.
• Assists the physicians in the delivery of safe, age appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab.
• Works collaboratively with the RNs and MDs in a health team forum to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care.
• Participates in unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs transthorachic echocardiograms, stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological) per department and management guidelines.
• Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, recognizing pathology and/or customizes exam requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality.
• Responds to stat calls accordingly.
• Reports life threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow.
• Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedure including but not limited to equipment, supplies, instruments and appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as needed.
• Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree