Echocardiography Specialist

{"Job Title": "Echocardiography Technologist", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a skilled Echocardiography Technologist to join our team at Northwell Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound studies, utilizing independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborating with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performing related administrative tasks.", "Responsibilities": "

• Prepares patient for echocardiogram exam, positioning patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures and explaining procedures in layman's terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate images required.
• Sets-up equipment to administer exam in a timely fashion, using settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
• Performs echocardiography procedures, including transesophageal echocardiography, as required, obtaining proper views and images utilizing appropriate techniques and identifying significance of all structures visualized on oscilloscope and differentiating artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
• Observes patient during entire examination, recognizing and reporting any changes in patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during exam.
• Documents test results in patient's medical record and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further evaluation with physician.
• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.

", "Qualifications": "

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

", "Additional Information": "The salary range for this position is $82,500-$136,340/year. Northwell Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.", "Disclaimer": "The information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is subject to change without notice.", "Language": "en-US"}

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