CardiacVascular Sonographer FGP Queens Long Island Float

Position Summary Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer (FGP) - Bayside. The successful candidate is responsible for performing all cardiac ultrasound studies, including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents and agitated saline studies, and all vascular ultrasound studies such as carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography, and ankle-brachial index studies. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties. Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents and agitated saline studies. Performs all vascular ultrasound studies including carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography, and ankle-brachial index studies. Ensures all studies adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC and ACR standards. Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient’s ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy. Creates a preliminary report upon completion of the scan, documents the scans according to departmental procedures, and enters, maintains and records all pertinent patient data. Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses. Uses highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies. Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention. Compares present echovascular studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status. Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC or ACR) and submits appropriate studies to management for accreditation application. May require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices. Carries out assignments within a realistic time and performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in a related field or completion of an accredited program in cardiac and vascular ultrasound. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS). One credential in cardiac and one credential in vascular is required. A candidate may apply with one credential and obtain the other within one year of hire. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Must maintain active registry status. Required Licenses Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Cert, Registered Vascular Technologist-Cert, Cardiovascular Credentialing International-CI, American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Benefits NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resources groups, and a holistic employee wellness program. The benefits and wellness package supports employees at all stages of life. Equal Opportunity Employment NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Salary Range 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 $115,334.71 – $127,132.51 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health