Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech (Hourly/Per Diem)

About the role

The Department of Cardiology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech.

Responsibilities

• Aid in performing cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities.
• Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients promptly.
• Conduct Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients.
• Prepare echocardiograms for diagnostic interpretation and provide preliminary impressions.
• Enter accurate patient demographic information, register patients in computer systems, and maintain patient files.
• Transport patients during echocardiogram procedures.
• Liaise with the Information Technology Department on the Centricity Reporting System.
• Respond promptly to re-calls and work independently during on-call/re-call hours.
• Assist in orienting Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students in performing echocardiography and imaging techniques.
• Maintain inventory, clinical supplies, and cleanliness of echocardiography laboratory equipment.
• Create and maintain a daily patient log for statistical reports.
• Report hazardous conditions and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor/administrator immediately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines and a safe working environment.
• Comply with the SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn’s Principle of Behavior.
• Perform all related duties.

Qualifications

• ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification.
• Bachelor of Science in technical specialty (preferred).