Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Full-Time Echo Technician at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.

Position Overview:

The Echo Tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population. May work in a hospital, clinical, or research environment. Echo Techs may specialize in Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography or Fetal Echocardiography.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blood vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms (ECGs).
• Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and trans-esophageal echocardiography.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
• Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
• Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
• Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
• Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.

Education & Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasonography.
• Must be an accredited member of the IAC or Intersocietal Accreditation Commission – Echocardiography (formerly ICAEL).
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Licensing: Current state certification, licensure or license eligible in states where applicable.
• Training and experience: Skilled professional with a solid foundation in Echocardiography. Twelve months of accumulated experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred, may be required.
• Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,117.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone coming into the facility are required to wear mask and take temperature check

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mt Vernon, NY 10550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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