Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech (Hourly/Per Diem)

Job Description The Department of Cardiology Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech. The successful candidate will: Assist in the performance of cardiac non-invasive procedure-related activities. Perform echocardiography with 2-D/3D Doppler and color flow studies on adult, late adolescent, and pediatric patients in a timely manner from the time of the request. Perform Stress Echocardiography on adolescent and adult patients. Prepare echocardiogram for diagnostic interpretation and preliminary impressions. Input accurate patient demographic information, register patients in the computer systems and create/maintain patients' files, filing, and retrieval of echo reports. Provide all aspects of echocardiogram procedures related to patient care, including patient transportation. Liaise with the Information Technology Department on the Centricity Reporting System. Respond promptly for re-calls and function independently during on-call/re-call hours. Assist in orientating Cardiology Fellows, Echocardiographers, and diagnostic medical sonography students to perform echocardiography and the skills in imaging techniques. Maintain inventory, clinical supplies, and cleanliness of the echocardiography laboratory equipment. Maintain accurate daily patient log for statistical reports. Participate in research studies coordinated for the Cardiology Fellowship Program. Report any hazardous conditions and equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor/administrator. Maintain patient confidentiality and patient privacy according to HIPAA and a safe working environment. Adhere to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital of Brooklyn's Principle of Behavior. Perform all over-related duties. Qualifications Required Qualifications ARDM or RCS Sonographer or Echo Tech Certification. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in technical specialty CPT #J-18808-Ljbffr