Echocardiography Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an echocardiography technician to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies and collaborate with clinicians to ensure study appropriateness. The role involves exam setup, image acquisition, and documentation in the medical record, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have a vocational diploma and RDCS/RCS/ACS credentials with 1–3 years of technical experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• One of the following credentials required: RDCS, RCS, ACS.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required.
• Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
• Documents test results in patient’s medical record and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further evaluation with physician.
• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
• 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.

Skills

Technical experience

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)

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. 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. 2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
3. 3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required.
4. 4.Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
5. 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. 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. 7.Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
8. 8.Documents test results in patient’s medical record and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further evaluation with physician.
9. 9.Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
10. 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).