Echocardiographer-Per Diem-Day

Echocardiographer Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

The echocardiographer will provide the highest quality and accurate exams to patients in our community. The technologist will work closely with our cardiovascular team to ensure that the services are provided timely and are based on current standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform all echocardiographic procedures on adults (18 years and older) in a professional manner and acquiring the highest quality studies possible

2. Prepare, educate and assist patients, their families & their physicians in the mechanisms of echocardiographic procedures & the purpose of these procedures

3. Effectively understand & demonstrate the proper use of all echocardiographic equipment. Demonstrate the ability to vary the use of the echocardiographic equipment, methods & calculations for each individual of all adult age groups

4. Accurately complete all imaging and document associated with procedures in an efficient & timely manner

5. Safely & effectively organizes work area & supplies. Schedule patients in an efficient manner, utilizing the proper communication methods to work with other areas of the health system. Demonstrating an awareness of efficient & cost effective workflow.

6. Work as an effective team member within the echo lab, the cardiology department, the hospital and the health system, for all required shifts

7. Participate in the echo department procedural decision-making process. Suggest possible procedural and policy changes to add to the cost effective, efficient workflow while maintaining high quality work

8. Participate in educational and quality control meetings within the department, as well as, at the local, state & national level. Maintain adequate continuing medical education units to stay current in the field

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position

10. Perform all other duties as assigned

Education Skills Experience:

Graduate from an accredited ultrasound education program with a cardiac focus

Ultrasound certification from ARDMAS or CCI in echocardiography (if not current, to be obtained within one year of employment)

Minimum of one year job-related experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 958

Department: Echo SH

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly