Job description

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Reporthigh performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Shift: Tour 2: 8 A.M - 4 P.M

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Cardiology Director, the incumbent will perform technical duties within non-invasive Cardiology. The incumbent is directly involved with various imaging procedures using Ultrasound, and incumbents may perform additional assignments as required per department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Echo Technician is charged with and responsible for the following:

Experience performing echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms

Perform echocardiography procedures to include M-mode/2D imaging, color Doppler, cardiac Doppler

Assist the Cardiologist in performing Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) procedures

Report to the appropriate medical staff any abnormalities that require immediate attention

Reviews the Control Sheet for pertinent clinical data.

Ensures proper supplies and equipment operation

Demonstrates knowledge of the Privacy and Security rules outlined in the HIPAA guidelines.

Adheres to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Adheres to the departmental attendance policy.

According to team leader requirements, maintain room inventory and equipment checklist at the beginning of the shift before patients enter the room.

Review Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and/or other documentation to confirm the following:
The correct patient is present for a given examination
To confirm that physicians’ orders are accurate and appropriate. If conflicts occur regarding the patient’s history/symptoms, the technologist should seek advice from the ordering physician or a cardiologist.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper patient positioning, imaging technique, and equipment setting, producing high-quality images.

Excellent knowledge of imaging protocol is necessary to accommodate any variations due to patient conditions.

Seeking advice from a cardiologist as needed.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.

Evaluates exam for technical accuracy and confirms that completed examinations are delivered to the Archiving and Communications Systems

Documents for the completion of each examination as required by departmental protocol to ensure that all reports created by the Cardiologist can be seen globally throughout the organization.

All other duties as assigned by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Completion of a Sonography or Ultrasound training program from an accredited school.

How To Apply

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,063.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Ultrasound Certification (Preferred)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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