Lead Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer-Crescent CVI-Full Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Lead Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer-Crescent CVI-Full Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

The Lead Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for providing exceptional patient care.  This individual will help lead the performance of diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular systems on patients and to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders. Participates in non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. Incumbent will train and mentor new and less experienced Registered Cardiovascular Sonographers and serves as resource to all colleagues on unit. Takes lead with data collection and documentation for improvement projects.                  

• Demonstrates competency in the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients.          
• Performs echocardiogram, exercise stress echocardiogram testing and Dobutamine stress echocardiogram testing and/or vascular ultrasound exams and vascular stress testing (PVR), per credentialing, to aid in diagnosis of the cardiovascular system. Responsibilities may include to train and conduct performance of fetal echocardiograms in pediatric setting.
• If in a pediatric setting, may perform transthoracic echocardiogram examinations in pediatric and congenital cardiac patients, from neonatal to adult age range.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images. Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.       
• Maintains required departmental records. Maintains day-to-day patient and study logs, data acquisition, and records statistical data (procedure volumes/interpretation volumes) as applicable.
• Assures that equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment and scan rooms.
• Reports any malfunctions as they occur per hospital policy.
• Participates in department process improvement projects. Leads data collection and documentation for improvement projects.
• Prepares preliminary interpretation and report for Attending Cardiologist’s review. For critical results/findings notifies provider per institutional policy.
• Maintains infection control policy and procedures.
• Consults with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements.
• Assists in maintenance of supply inventory and requests necessary supplies for test area. Orders and stores adequate supplies.
• Completes continuing education to enhance professional growth and maintain credentials.
• Assists students and fellows learning in lab and may assist in the evaluation of students.    
• May train in the performance and skills for a full range of non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic ultrasound tests including Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and/or Vascular Ultrasound Testing Procedures. Facilitates staff continuing education for knowledge and skills maintenance.
• Trains new employees and assists in evaluating Registered Cardiovascular Sonographers.       
• Assists in orientation, mentorship and professional development of Registered Cardiovascular Sonography staff. Functions as mentor for new/less experienced sonographers.  
• Assists with the education and training of students. Serves as resource to colleagues on unit.
• Provides leadership and direction to support Cardiovascular Sonographers within the unit in the absence of a Supervisor. 
• Delegates responsibility to staff as appropriate.
• Facilitates and coordinates break and meal times.
• Coordinates and organizes patient test appointments, including facilitating test requisitions. Organizes daily schedule of outpatients, and/or inpatients and emergency patients, coordinates scheduling of portable studies, handles/resolves scheduling/appointment conflicts.            
• Evaluates equipment and makes suggestions regarding purchase, use, or rental- as applicable.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) or an unaccredited Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program with a minimum of 1-year full-time cardiovascular ultrasound experience fulfilling requirement to sit for Registry. Associate Degree or higher 
• Experience: 2+ years of cardiovascular ultrasound experience.
• License/Certification: Active ARDMS (RDCS/RVT) or CCI (RVS/RCS) status required. Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association or BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from the Ameri