Advanced Diagnostic Echocardiography Technologist

Northwell Health; Queens (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in the United States seeks a diagnostic cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiography studies using non-ionizing high-frequency ultrasound, with collaboration from clinicians to ensure study appropriateness.

Requires a vocational/technical diploma and RDCS/RCS/ACS credentials, plus 1–3 years of technical experience. Responsibilities include patient prep, image acquisition, documentation, and equipment calibration. The role emphasizes teamwork and quality care.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• One (1) of the following credentials required: RDCS, RCS, ACS.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and position for echocardiogram per SOP.
• Obtain imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation.
• Consult with referring physician regarding patient history and images needed.
• Set-up equipment and optimize settings for timely, accurate results.
• Perform echocardiography procedures including transesophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Obtain proper views and differentiate artifacts from pathology.
• Monitor patient during exam and report changes as required.
• Analyze sonographic data and observations from the exam.
• Document results in the medical record and discuss findings with the physician.
• Perform calibration checks and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)

Job description

Northwell Health in the United States seeks a diagnostic cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiography studies using non-ionizing high-frequency ultrasound, with collaboration from clinicians to ensure study appropriateness.

Requires a vocational/technical diploma and RDCS/RCS/ACS credentials, plus 1–3 years of technical experience. Responsibilities include patient prep, image acquisition, documentation, and equipment calibration. The role emphasizes teamwork and quality care.