Cardiac Sonographer, Per Diem Cardio-Non-Invasive

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem Cardio-Non-Invasive) to perform all echocardiography testing and assist physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care in the Echo Lab.

Collaborating with RNs and MDs, you will participate in performance improvement activities and support daily quality control and equipment preparation to ensure accurate imaging and documentation.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent in cardiac imaging.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• Current and valid BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs trans/thoracic echocardiograms and stress echoes per guidelines.
• Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements.
• Reports life threatening pathology to attending physician.
• Prepares echocardiogram procedures including equipment and paperwork.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and quality control.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Customer service

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

Technical Diploma

Accredited cardiac ultrasound program

BLS certification

Tools

Echo machines

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer, Per Diem Cardio-Non-Invasive. In this role, the successful candidate performs all types of Echocardiography testing. Assists the physicians in the delivery of safe, age appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab. Works collaboratively with the RNs and MDs in a health team forum to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Participates in unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs trans/thorachic echocardiograms, stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological) per department and management guidelines. Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, recognizing pathology and/or customizes exam requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality.
• Responds to stat calls accordingly. Reports life threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow.
• Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedure including but not limited to equipment, supplies, instruments and appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as needed.
• Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, you must have a Technical Diploma, Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program, required. Appropriate credential in echocardiography, from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Cardiac Congenial Sonographer (RCCS), required. Current and valid BLS certification. Strong communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills required. Basic computer skills required. Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the Echo Lab required.

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years Experience performing echocardiograms, preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

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