Per Diem Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer (FGP) - Bay Ridge

Position Summary Per Diem Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer (FGP) – Bay Ridge. Responsible for performing all cardiac and vascular ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents, agitated saline studies, carotid duplex, 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 performance of duties. Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill and pharmacological stress echocardiograms, ultrasound enhancing agent studies, and agitated saline studies. Performs all vascular ultrasound studies including carotid duplex, venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography, and ankle‑brachial index studies. All studies must adhere to NYU protocols and IAC and ACR standards. Provides patient comfort and verifies patient identity; explains procedure and equipment; maintains patient privacy. Creates a preliminary report upon completion of the scan; documents scans and records patient data according to departmental procedures; uses good judgment to determine if the procedure was sufficient for diagnosis. Uses advanced equipment to perform ultrasound studies. Alerts medical staff of abnormalities requiring immediate attention. Compares present studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status. Assists with maintenance of accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC or ACR); submits 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 realistic time frames. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in a related field and completion of an accredited program in cardiac and vascular ultrasound, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) 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 in vascular is required. Candidates may apply with one credential with the requirement to obtain the second within one year of hire. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Must maintain active registry status. Required Licenses and Credentials Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographic – CT Registered Vascular Technologist – Cert Cardiovascular Credentialing International – CCI American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Benefits NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resources groups, a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Hourly rate range: $56.33 – $62.09. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Hospitals