Echo Sonographer

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks an Echocardiograph Technician to provide high-quality cardiac ultrasound imaging in hospital and clinic settings. You will perform 2D/3D echocardiograms, TEE, and stress echo, and assist with echocardiographic procedures in the Heart and Vascular Center.

Opportunities exist for ongoing professional development, advanced training, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Cardiac ultrasound experience required.
• RDCS/RCS certification or registry-eligible required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• New grads with no cardiac ultrasound experience may be considered and must obtain credential within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D and 3D echocardiograms in hospital and clinic settings.
• Conduct transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and stress echocardiograms (exercise and pharmacologic).
• Assist with echocardiographic procedures in the Heart and Vascular Center.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

CPR/BLS

Education

RDCS or RCS eligibility

Associate degree in related health field

Job description

Job Summary:

The Echocardiograph Technician provides high-quality cardiac ultrasound imaging services in both hospital and clinic settings. Responsibilities include performing 2D and 3D echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), exercise and pharmacologic stress echocardiograms, and assisting with echocardiographic procedures in the Heart and Vascular Center. Opportunities are available for ongoing professional development, advanced training, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Cardiac ultrasound experience required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry-eligible, required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Candidates with cardiac ultrasound experience who are not RDCS-, RCS-, or registry-eligible will be considered at a commensurate salary and must obtain the required credential within one year of hire.
• New graduates of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program with no prior cardiac ultrasound experience will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related health field.

Work Days:

• Days and hours to be determined.