Echo Technician

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Overview For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Part-Time Echo Tech at Montefiore New Rochelle. Position Overview: The Echo Tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population. May work in a hospital, clinical, or research environment. Echo Techs may specialize in Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography or Fetal Echocardiography. Responsibilities Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blood vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms (ECGs). Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and trans-esophageal echocardiography. Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure. Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device. Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure. Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist. Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff. Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation. Requirements Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasonography. Must be an accredited member of the IAC or Inter-societal Accreditation Commission – Echocardiography (formerly ICAEL). Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Licensing : Current state certification, licensure or license eligible in states where applicable. Training and experience: Skilled professional with a solid foundation in Echocardiography. Twelve months of accumulated experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred, may be required. Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information. Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. #J-18808-Ljbffr