Offsite Echocardiography Specialist- Brooklyn, New York

Job Description Performs echocardiograms and exercise stress tests of a non‑invasive nature. Maintains a high level of professional expertise to obtain consistent and accurate diagnostic information. Non‑Bargaining Unit, 997 - Brooklyn Cardiology - OFFS, Mount Sinai Hospital Qualifications Associates degree required from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP). 1 year of echocardiography experience preferred. RDCS Certification (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) issued by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Required OR Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Exercise Test Technologist issued by the American College of Sports Medicine preferred Must maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the AHA (American Heart Association) Responsibilities Performs echocardiograms and exercise stress tests of a non‑invasive nature in accordance with established practices and procedures. Provides expert assessment, evaluation and prepares preliminary interpretation for attending cardiologists review. Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. Provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation and makes preliminary measurements and calculations on data obtained in doing echocardiograms. Notifies cardiologists of results of examinations. Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non‑standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements. Maintains day‑to‑day patient and study logs, equipment maintenance, data acquisition, and records statistical data (procedure volumes/interpretation volumes). Obtains/maintains and runs the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program in accordance with ICAEL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories) standards of accreditation. Manages quality assurance protocols in conjunction with ICAEL standards including managing correlation data for patients who have undergone transthoracic echocardiograms and other diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac catheterization and nuclear stress tests. Maintains records of cardiologist Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Reviews test results with physicians, and maintains appropriate documentation. Maintains echocardiographic equipment and scan rooms. Assists in maintenance of supply inventory and requests all necessary supplies for test area. Oversees nuclear stress tests to make sure proper technique/guidelines are followed. Performs other duties as required. Compensation Statement The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $37.00 - $49.38 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System