Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer.
In this role, the successful candidate will be 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, stress echocardiograms including pharmacological stress testing, 3D reconstruction, tissue Doppler, color M-mode, contrast echocardiography, vascular studies such as color flow Doppler and imaging of the renal arteries, carotid arteries, aortic stents, and pseudoaneuryums. Also responsible for performing all methods of vascular ultrasound testing which include Duplex Scanning, Arterial Doppler and Pulse Volume Recordings, Venous Doppler, or other types of studies.
Job Responsibilities:- 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. Provide for patient privacy at all times.
- Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, as the major disease processes of the cardiovascular system.
- Performance, 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.
- 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.
- Maintains equipment for proper function and safety. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient applications. Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient and study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy.
- Notifies manager or supervisor sonographer of any breakdown in equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Completion of an accredited program in Ultrasound.
- Registry by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Preferred Qualifications:Associate's Degree in a related field.
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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 $113,037.27 - $125,986.37 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.