Echocardiography Technician, Radiology, Greenlawn, Long Island, New York, Full Time, Days, Offsite

Under general supervision of licensed physicians performs and/or assists in performing echocardiography examinations in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.  Sets up, adjusts, and operates echocardiography equipment.  Responds to patients’ needs as required.  Maintains cleanliness of equipment and general working area, stocking clinical supplies.  Ensures proper operation of echocardiography equipment.  Provides care to patients of all ages in the form of diagnostic testing. Registered Ultrasound Technologist: registry with ICAEL or similar group.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of physicians prepares patients and examination areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Sets up, cleans and adjusts echocardiography equipment.  Observes safety precautions both for equipment maintenance and patient well-being. Provides patient orientation prior to examination session.
• Under supervision, performs or assists in performing echocardiogram evaluation in accordance with established clinical protocols.  Operates and adjusts equipment, observing safety guidelines.  Responds to patients’ needs during testing.  May perform specialized diagnostic examinations as permitted by experience or registry.
• Records echocardiogram measurements in the electronic medical record. 
• Maintains clean work area and maintains full stock of applicable clinical supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment.  Troubleshoots routine equipment problems or seeks technical assistance for equipment malfunctions, keeping supervisor(s) appropriately informed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required as professional technologist. 

Requirements:

 

• Job requires a minimum level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent NYS-accredited training program in echocardiography.
• Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with administration of ultrasound testing. Should be familiar with sonographic equipment. New ultrasound technologists require period of 30 days in order to orient themselves to techniques and work area.  Registered Ultrasound Technologist: registry with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent certifying organization is a preferred credential for this position.
• Good analytical skills necessary for handling of ultrasound patients during administration of diagnostic testing.  Must be able to appropriately assess the correct action to take during testing, while being cognizant of patient well-being.
• Good interpersonal manner important during delivery of patient care in order to ensure harmonious provision of ultrasound examinations and testing.
• Work requires manual dexterity for use of sonographic equipment and instruments.  Light lifting of clinical supplies may be required.  Adequate physical strength required for positioning of patient and equipment during examinations.

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:  

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to professional advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

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