Senior Cardiac Sonographer **TEMPORARY** Manhattan

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cardiac Sonographer to join their dynamic team in Manhattan. This exciting temporary role involves performing comprehensive cardiac ultrasound testing and supervising the training of student sonographers and fellows. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in echocardiography, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Join a prestigious institution that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient care and the training of future medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in echocardiography required.
• Must be registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze cardiac ultrasound tests and supervise student sonographers.
• Document echocardiograms and maintain equipment for safety and function.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Communication

Cardiac Anatomy Knowledge

Emergency Response

Education

Associate's Degree

Accredited Ultrasound Program

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Echocardiogram Software

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Cardiac Sonographer **TEMPORARY** Manhattan.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing, measuring and analyzing all aspects of cardiac ultrasound testing which includes M-mode two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, color flow Doppler, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiograms including pharmacological stress testing, intraoperative echocardiograms, 3D reconstruction, tissue Doppler, color M-mode, contrast echocardiography, perfusion studies, acoustic quantification (AQ), acoustic densitometry (AD), as well as, vascular studies such as color flow Doppler and imaging of the renal arteries, carotid arteries, aortic stents, and pseudoaneurysms. Supervises and trains student sonographers, cardiac fellows, and residents.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Provides for patient comfort and arranges equipment for procedures. Prepares equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures. Interacts with patients by identifying self to patient and verifies the identity of the patient by checking the patient ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Explains the procedures and equipment to the patient clearly. Provides for patient privacy at all times.
3. Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, electrophysiology as well as the major disease processes of the cardiovascular system. Performs, assesses and critiques the patients echocardiogram deciding what is necessary for a complete diagnostic study. Alerts the appropriate medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention. Is prepared to assist the cardiologist in the event of a cardiac emergency. Compares present echocardiograms to previous studies to monitor changes in present status. Carries out assignment within a realistic time frame.
4. Documents the echocardiogram according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent data. Informs physician of any changes in patients condition or vital signs.
5. Maintains equipment for proper function and safety. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient applications. Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient and TEE Study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy. Performs predetermined, preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is operating efficiently and safely. Makes recommendations concerning departmental needs. Evaluates and makes recommendation for new equipment. Interacts with service personnel to arrange for equipment maintenance in the absence of the supervisor.
6. Provides training to new sonographers, students, and other medical center personnel. Instructs personnel in scanning techniques, instrumentation, review, and interpretation of echocardiograms in a clear manner. Trains new sonographers in changes to existing or new department policies and procedures. Functions as resource person for junior staff utilizing expertise in the field. Collects and prepares technical data correctly for publication and research.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have an Associate's Degree (Two years of college) and completion of an accredited program in Ultrasound or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Reg. Minimum of three years of experience in echocardiography. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required. Must maintain active registry status.

Required Licenses: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Preferred Qualifications:
Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, greater than three years.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $106,206.49 - $117,548.49 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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