Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech (Hourly/Per Diem)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City is seeking an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech to perform echocardiography and related non-invasive procedures for diverse patient groups. The role involves preparing studies, data entry, and patient transport as needed, with on-call responsibilities and collaboration with the Cardiology team.

The candidate should hold ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification, with preference for a BS in a technical field and CPT

Qualifications

• ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification is required.
• Bachelor of Science in a technical specialty is preferred.
• Certification CPT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities.
• Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients.
• Perform Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients.
• Prepare echocardiogram for diagnostic interpretation and preliminary impressions.
• Input accurate patient demographic information, register patients in computer systems and create/maintain files, and retrieve echo reports.
• Provide all aspects of echocardiogram procedures related to patient care, including patient transportation.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Non-invasive cardiology procedures

Education

ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification

Bachelor of Science in technical specialty

Tools

Centricity

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Cardiology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech. The successful candidate will:

• Assist in the performance of cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities.
• Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients in a timely manner from the time of the request.
• Perform Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients.
• Prepare echocardiogram for diagnostic interpretation and preliminary impressions.
• Input accurate patient demographic information, register patients in the computer systems and create/maintain patients' files, filing, and retrieval of echo reports.
• Provide all aspects of echocardiogram procedures related to patient care, including patient transportation.
• Liaise with the Information Technology Department on the Centricity Reporting System.
• Respond promptly for re-calls and function independently during on-call/re-call hours.
• Assist in orientating Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students to perform echocardiography and the skills in imaging techniques.
• Maintain inventory, clinical supplies, and cleanliness of the echocardiography laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily patient log for statistical reports.
• Participate in research studies coordinated for the Cardiology Fellowship Program.
• Report any hazardous conditions and equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor/administrator.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and patient privacy according to HIPAA and a safe working environment.
• Adhere to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn's Principle of Behavior.
• Perform all over-related duties.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in technical specialty
• CPT