Per Diem Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer - NYU Langone South Shore Cardiology - North Babylon

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer – NYU Langone South Shore Cardiology – North Babylon. In this role, the successful candidate will be 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 for 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. 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. All studies must adhere to NYU protocols and IAC and ACR standards. Provides patient comfort and interacts with patients by identifying self to the patient and verifying identity of the patient by checking the patient’s ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement. The technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy. Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan, documents the scans according to departmental procedures, enters, maintains, and records all pertinent patient data, and uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses. Uses highly technical ultrasound equipment to perform 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. Position may require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices. Carries out assignments within a realistic time. 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 (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS). One must have one cardiac credential and one vascular credential; 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. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; flexible scheduling; a generous retirement plan; and a holistic wellness program that focuses on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, and employee resource groups for peer support. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. 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 $65.00 – $65.00 hourly. 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 System