Senior Cardiac Echo Sonographer

University of Rochester; City of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester invites applications for a cardiovascular echocardiography technologist role at UR Medicine, Canandaigua. The position focuses on high-frequency ultrasound imaging, including transthoracic and stress echocardiography, with responsibilities spanning exam preparation, image capture, and interpretation support.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s degree with 2 years of cardiac imaging experience and relevant certifications; RDCS or RCS certification is required at

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field with 1 year of independent clinical echocardiographic scanning experience in a hospital and/or outpatient environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required
• Compliant with UR Radiation Safety Standards required

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized independent echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams as needed at all outpatient facilities within the UR Medicine enterprise
• Applies independent judgement during the exam to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the exam images per current URMC Echocardiography Policies and Procedures
• Perform necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report
• Demonstrates radiation safety competency to perform ASA, Pericardiocentesis and ICE procedures under the supervision of an echo attending or an interventional Cardiologist in the Cath Lab
• Obtains pertinent patient history to optimize the exam for appropriateness. Reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation
• Obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight. Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness
• Assists with education and training of cardiology fellows and student interns. When applicable, participate in research echoes with differing protocols and specific credentialing
• Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits. Attends echo conferences offered at URMC and/or attends local and national Echocardiography/Cardiology conferences
• Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers, according to lab policy

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Radiation safety

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The University of Rochester invites applications for a cardiovascular echocardiography technologist role at UR Medicine, Canandaigua. The position focuses on high-frequency ultrasound imaging, including transthoracic and stress echocardiography, with responsibilities spanning exam preparation, image capture, and interpretation support.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s degree with 2 years of cardiac imaging experience and relevant certifications; RDCS or RCS certification is required at