Cardiac Sonographer - Full-Time

EmergencyMD; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Cardiac Sonographer, where you will perform vital echocardiographic procedures and contribute to patient care. This role involves operating advanced echocardiography and Holter monitoring equipment, ensuring high-quality exams, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in healthcare while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about improving lives through exceptional healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program; new grads welcome.
• Certification from ARDMS or CCI required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document 2D and M-Mode echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Communicate critical results to physicians and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Echocardiography

Holter Monitoring

Patient Education

HIPAA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Cardiac Sonography Program

Two-year Allied Health degree

Tools

Echocardiogram Equipment

Holter Monitors

Medent Software

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer - Full-Time

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

Under the supervision and direction of the physician, the Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing, documenting and communicating the results of the diagnostic 2D and M-Mode echocardiographic procedures as well as stress echocardiograms. The sonographers also responsible for the hook up, disconnect and downloading of the holter monitors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and operates echo and Holter equipment, including performing 2D and M-Mode echocardiograms, Doppler color flow, treadmill tests, and Holter monitoring.
• Calculates and submits accurate flow velocities, valve areas, and pressure gradients, ensuring the quality of exams and preliminary reports for physician review.
• Communicates critical results to physicians urgently and maintains accurate records for ICAEL re-certification, including peer review and quality assurance.
• Ensures cleanliness and proper stocking of echo and Holter supplies, and accurately enters codes on Medent.
• Coordinates with office management and front desk to manage workload effectively, while observing universal precautions and adhering to OSHA regulations and infection control policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, responds to triages and emails promptly, and provides patient education.
• Participates in clinical educational programs to enhance professional competence and maintain certification.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program - New grads welcome.
• Licensure - Certification from ARDMS or CCI is required within six months of date of hire. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) via the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) of Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• Experience - One year of experience in a certified echocardiography laboratory preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/sit for long periods while performing ultrasound studies. Ability to push ultrasound equipment throughout hospital for bedside testing.
• Bedside, Unit Patients or Procedure patients.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (Ithaca Mall) with Travel to Additional Area Locations as Required.
• Shift: Part-Time, Day/Evenings Flex.
• Local/Area Travel Can Be Expected.

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $38.56 to $57.79 per hour with Benefits.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.