Cardiac Sonographer - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Commack

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Commack.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing 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 unit/department/institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• 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 or customizes exam requiring contrast agent accordingly due to lack of image quality. Performs intra-procedural transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered. Performs transthoracic echocardiograms as ordered for inpatients enrolled in Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved clinical trials research protocols. Transthoracic echocardiograms may be performed in the Echo Lab or done as a portable study at the bedside.
  
• Responds to stat calls accordingly. Reports life threatening pathology to attending Physician or Fellow
  
• Responsible for the preparation of echocardiogram procedure including but not limited to equipment, supplies, instruments and appropriate paperwork.
  
• Participates in orientation of new employees as needed.
  
• Responsible for daily quality control of equipment and escalates issues as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Technical Diploma. Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program. Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by CCI or ARDMS required at hire. Current and valid BLS required.. Current and valid BLS certification. Excellent communication (both written and oral), detail orientation, customer service, multitasking skills. Basic computer skills. Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturer echo machines used in the Echo Lab..

Required Licenses: Reg Cardiac Congntl Sonogrphr, Diagnostic Cardic Sonogrphr-Ct, Reg Cardiac Sonographer - Cert

Preferred Qualifications:

1- 2 years Experience performing echocardiograms preferred.

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

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NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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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 $109,842.58 - $121,078.58 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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