Echocardiography Technologist: Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, with independent judgment and collaboration with clinicians to ensure study appropriateness and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining imaging, performing transesophageal echocardiography as needed, calibrating equipment, analyzing data, and reporting findings to supervising physicians.

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.
• 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.
• Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
• Documents test results in patient’s medical record and reports findings to physician.
• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

RDCS / RCS / ACS credential

1-3 years of technical experience

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced echocardiography technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, with independent judgment and collaboration with clinicians to ensure study appropriateness and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining imaging, performing transesophageal echocardiography as needed, calibrating equipment, analyzing data, and reporting findings to supervising physicians.