Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech (Hourly/Per Diem)
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn
The Department of Cardiology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech. The successful candidate will:
- 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 in a timely manner from the time of the request.
- Perform Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients.
- Prepare echocardiogram for diagnostic interpretation and preliminary impressions.
- Input accurate patient demographic information, register patients in the computer systems and create/maintain patients’ files, filing, and retrieval of echo reports.
- Provide all aspects of echocardiogram procedures related to patient care, including patient transportation.
- Liaise with the Information Technology Department on the Centricity Reporting System.
- Respond promptly for re-calls and function independently during on-call/re-call hours.
- Assist in orientating Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students to perform echocardiography and the skills in imaging techniques.
- Maintain inventory, clinical supplies, and cleanliness of the echocardiography laboratory equipment.
- Maintain accurate daily patient log for statistical reports.
- Participate in research studies coordinated for the Cardiology Fellowship Program.
- Report any hazardous conditions and equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor/administrator.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and patient privacy according to HIPAA and a safe working environment.
- Adhere to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn’s Principle of Behavior.
- Perform all over-related duties.
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
The Department of Cardiology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech.
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