Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem Pediatric and Adult Echo
NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation\'s largest dental residency program, and New York State\'s largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. 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.
The opportunity is to join our team as a Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem (Pediatric and Adult Echo).
Responsibilities
Use Doppler technology to aid in assessing patients pre-operatively and post-operatively related to acquired and congenital heart disease in the pediatric population.
Perform other related duties as required, such as performing adult echocardiography if available when needed in Echo Department.
Be competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated and use independent judgment in performing echocardiogram examinations.
Train and orientate new personnel; consult with supervisor or physician when in doubt.
Assist in specialized procedures on patients such as pericardiocentesis and localization of catheter for balloon septostomy.
Explain the procedure to the patient (parents), record medical history considered necessary, and prepare patients for testing.
Assist the physician with patient care and present preliminary findings to physician for final approval.
Maintain logs of ultrasound test findings; record files and edit results of echocardiogram and enter into Merge Cardiology Information System.
Judge if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Cardiovascular Technology Program.
Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire and must be maintained.
Required Licenses
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or equivalent required; Licensure as a Cardiovascular Sonographer per required credentialing.
Preferred Qualifications
RDCS or RCS credentials; RDCS (PE) preferred.
Two years of experience in pediatric echocardiography required.
Experience working with children.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. The benefits and wellness package is designed to support employees and their families in all stages of life.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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 $60 - $60 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation\'s largest dental residency program, and New York State\'s largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. 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.
The opportunity is to join our team as a Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem (Pediatric and Adult Echo).
Responsibilities
Use Doppler technology to aid in assessing patients pre-operatively and post-operatively related to acquired and congenital heart disease in the pediatric population.
Perform other related duties as required, such as performing adult echocardiography if available when needed in Echo Department.
Be competent to care for patients based upon the age groups treated and use independent judgment in performing echocardiogram examinations.
Train and orientate new personnel; consult with supervisor or physician when in doubt.
Assist in specialized procedures on patients such as pericardiocentesis and localization of catheter for balloon septostomy.
Explain the procedure to the patient (parents), record medical history considered necessary, and prepare patients for testing.
Assist the physician with patient care and present preliminary findings to physician for final approval.
Maintain logs of ultrasound test findings; record files and edit results of echocardiogram and enter into Merge Cardiology Information System.
Judge if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Cardiovascular Technology Program.
Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire and must be maintained.
Required Licenses
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or equivalent required; Licensure as a Cardiovascular Sonographer per required credentialing.
Preferred Qualifications
RDCS or RCS credentials; RDCS (PE) preferred.
Two years of experience in pediatric echocardiography required.
Experience working with children.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. The benefits and wellness package is designed to support employees and their families in all stages of life.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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 $60 - $60 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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