Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech

1w1 week ago

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn, US · Full-time · $45 – $70/hr

About this role

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers and the only academic medical center in Brooklyn. It serves a large, diverse population and is highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical among the top 5 U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Take your career to new heights with this leader in healthcare.

The Department of Cardiology Medicine seeks an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech to assist in cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities. Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients in a timely manner. Conduct Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients.

Prepare echocardiograms for diagnostic interpretation, input patient demographics, and register patients in computer systems. Liaise with Information Technology on the Centricity Reporting System and respond promptly for on-calls. Maintain inventory, clinical supplies, and cleanliness of the echocardiography laboratory equipment.

Assist in orienting Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students. Participate in research studies for the Cardiology Fellowship Program and maintain accurate daily patient logs. Adhere to HIPAA for patient confidentiality in a safe working environment.

Requirements

ARDMS or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification
Bachelor of Science in technical specialty (preferred)
CPT (preferred)
Ability to perform 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow echocardiography
Experience with Stress Echocardiography on adult and adolescent patients
Proficiency in pediatric and adult cardiac imaging techniques
Knowledge of Centricity Reporting System

Responsibilities

Assist in the performance of cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities
Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients
Perform Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients
Prepare echocardiogram for diagnostic interpretation and preliminary impressions
Input accurate patient demographic information, register patients in computer systems, and maintain patients’ files
Provide all aspects of echocardiogram procedures related to patient care, including patient transportation
Respond promptly for re-calls and function independently during on-call hours
Assist in orienting Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students