Cardiac Echo Sonographer: Diverse Settings & Patient Care

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiograms (TEE/TTE) for adults across locations, ensuring timely, professional imaging in line with mission and values.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, adherence to ASE guidelines, participation in quality improvement, and collaboration with the care team; travel up to 10% within the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as cardiac sonographer through CCI or ARDMS within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of formal cardiac sonography training preferred.
• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques, principles and procedures.
• Current BLS certification.
• Participates in orientation, continuing education and updates.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms (TEE, TTE, SE as applicable per location) for inpatient and outpatient adults.
• Interdepartmental collaboration for timely completion of studies.
• Administration of image enhancing agent per ASE guidelines.
• Participation in the Quality Improvement Program for the department.
• Properly identifies patients and orients them to procedure(s). Complies with IAC standards and guidelines. Proper maintenance and handling of equipment that is in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and organizational policy.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Ultrasound techniques

BLS certification

Education

Cardiac sonography training

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiograms (TEE/TTE) for adults across locations, ensuring timely, professional imaging in line with mission and values.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, adherence to ASE guidelines, participation in quality improvement, and collaboration with the care team; travel up to 10% within the region.