NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. 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. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem - NYU Langone East End Cardiology - Riverhead. In this role, the successful candidate will perform all types of Echocardiography testing. Assists the physicians in the delivery of safe, age-appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab. Works collaboratively with the RNs and MDs in a Health team forum to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care. Participates in practice performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echo (both exercise and pharmacological) per department and management guidelines. Captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements correctly, recognizing pathology and customizing exams requiring contrast agents accordingly due to lack of image quality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.
- Participates in orientation of new employees as needed.
- Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedures including but not limited to equipment, supplies, instruments, and appropriate paperwork.
- Responds to stat calls accordingly. Reports life-threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program. Appropriate credential in echocardiography, from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR Registered Cardiac Congenital Sonographer (RCCS), required. Strong communication (both written and oral), problem-solving, and customer service skills. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the echo lab.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current and valid BLS certification - Outpatient facility only. 1 - 2 years Experience as an Echocardiography technologist in an outpatient setting.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 Hospital-Long Island 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.
The salary range for the role is $53.00 - $53.00 Hourly. 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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