Echocardiography Technologist

Northwell Health; Glendale (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwell is seeking an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies. The role involves independent judgment in applying high-frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis and collaborating with clinicians to ensure exam appropriateness.

The incumbent will prepare patients, operate equipment, obtain and analyze images, and document results in the EMR, with responsibilities including occasional transesophageal echocardiography and equipment calibration as

Formación

• Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam.
• Communicates findings to physician with relevant history.
• Maintains sterile technique and patient safety during imaging.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam and positions on table.
• Obtains imaging and diagnostic reports for correlation.
• Consults with referring physician on history and image needs.
• Sets up ultrasound equipment and optimizes machine settings.
• Performs echocardiography procedures, including TEE when needed.
• Monitors patient during exam and notes any changes.
• Analyzes sonographic data and observations from exam.
• Documents results in the medical record and discusses with physician.
• Performs calibration checks and troubleshoots equipment.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic cardiac ultrasound

Independent judgment

Collaboration with clinicians

Documentation in EMR

Educación

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

RDCS/RCS/ACS credential required

Herramientas

Ultrasound machines

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibility

1. Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
2. Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
3. Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required.
4. Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
5. Performs echocardiography procedures, including transesophageal echocardiography, as required. Obtains proper views and images utilizing appropriate techniques. Identifies significance of all structures visualized on oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
6. Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
7. Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
8. Documents test results in patient’s medical record and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further evaluation with physician.
9. Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
10. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• One (1) of the following credentials required:
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).