Ultrasound Technologist

Talent Acquisition Partner @ NYC Health + Hospitals | Master's in HR Management @ Kings County Hospital

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 627 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County continues to be a leading health care facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the performs a variety of ultrasound procedures to assist in medical diagnosis and assessment.

Areas Of Responsibilities

Adult/ Pediatric Inpatient and outpatient services

Summary Of Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the Echocardiogram Technician level I may include, but are not limited to:

1. The ability to perform all of the major duties and functions of an Echocardiogram Technician including but not limited to Transthoracic echocardiogram, bubble study, strain imaging, Definity and stress echocardiogram.
2. All laboratory duties delegated by the Director of Cardiology and Lead Sonographer.
3. Delegation, when warranted, of specific responsibilities to the technical and/or ancillary staff.
4. Operation and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
5. Supervision of sonography students.
6. Working collaboratively with the Medical Director, lead sonographer, medical, nursing, administrative and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
7. Responsible to maintain current technical training for his/her position to include at the very least 30 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years, and all hours must be relevant to echocardiography; participate in the echocardiographic departmental conferences and in quality assurance activities; and yearly accumulated continuing education must be kept on file and available for submission upon request.
8. Appropriate credentialing in echocardiography from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid certification in Sonography issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
2. One (1) year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

1. Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
2. Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
3. Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
4. Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
5. College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
6. Multiple employee discounts programs.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care