Cardiac Sonographer - Clove Road

EmblemHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiogram studies using ultrasound equipment to aid cardiologists in diagnosing cardiovascular pathology. The role emphasizes accurate imaging, proper measurements, and adherence to safety and quality policies across New York metropolitan offices.

Responsibilities include patient history review, procedure explanations, equipment preparation, and monitoring workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Formal training from an accredited sonography school.
• RDCS or RCS certification is required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate echocardiogram equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound imaging studies.
• Provide diagnostic echo images with correct views and measurements.
• Review medical history and physician instructions for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and record relevant medical history.
• Prepare equipment and patient for the study.
• Monitor patient flow and communicate delays to patients.
• Communicate critical results to the care team and seek additional views if needed.
• Assist with orientation of new sonographers.

Skills

Communication skills

Explain procedures to patients

Independent work

Cardiac ultrasound knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited sonography program

RDCS or RCS certification

BLS Certification

Job description

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

Perform echocardiogram studies using ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart used to assist the cardiologist with diagnosis of cardiovascular pathology.

Principal Accountabilities

• Operate echocardiogram equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound imaging studies.
• Provide excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurement for Transthoracic Echoes and Stress Echoes. Comply with patient care, safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures while performing studies.
• Review patient's medical history and physician's instructions.
• Explain procedure to patient and record any additional medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Prepare equipment and patient for procedure.
• Monitor patient flow in exam rooms and waiting room(s). Proactively resolve patient flow issues related to the clinical visit process. Keep patients informed of any delays.
• Communicate critical results to the ordering provider and/or care team. Solicit feedback regarding pathology critical findings and additional views that may need to be performed.
• Check email correspondence, electronic task lists, and other written communication regularly throughout the business day to enable timely knowledge of and response to written correspondence.
• Assist with the orientation of new sonographers.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal training and completion of course work from an accredited sonography school
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• One to two years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer preferred
• Greater than 900 clinical hours of documented echo scanning in combination with a RDCS or RCS Registry certification
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical procedures to patients
• Demonstrated competence in Cardiac testing and EKG. Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing
• Experience performing mathematical and scientific calculations.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 1000003429
• Hiring Range: $37.00-$44.00 per hour