Cardiac Sonographer - East New York - AdvantageCare Physicians

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in New York City. With more than 35 medical offices and over half a million patients across all five boroughs* and Long Island, ACPNY aspires to be a home for health for the communities we serve. This vision is accomplished through a "whole you" care approach that recognizes the physical, mental, and lifestyle factors that impact a patient's health. When our teams of providers, nurses, and specialists work together, we can get patients in sooner, answer their questions in real time, and give them the support they need to achieve their health goals.ACPNY is also driven by a commitment to diversity, an unyielding desire to deliver high-quality care, and community-focused collaboration. By integrating these behaviors into our day-to-day operations, ACPNY strives to always create healthier futures for our patients.
*BronxDocs medical offices are affiliates of AdvantageCare Physicians.

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for using ultrasound equipment to perform echocardiogram studies and assist the cardiologist with diagnosis of cardiovascular pathology.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient's medical history and physician's instructions. Prepares equipment and patient for procedure. Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Operates echocardiogram equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound imaging studies.
• Provides excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurement for Transthoracic Echoes and Stress Echoes.
• Assumes accountability for managing patient care and safety.
• Maintains required and/or assigned records and logs.
• Checks email correspondence, electronic task lists, and other written communication regularly throughout the business day to enable timely knowledge of and response to written correspondence.
• Monitors patient flow in exam rooms and waiting room(s). Proactively resolves patient flow issues related to the clinical visit process. Keeps patients informed of any delays.
• Completes patient referrals, as needed.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees participates in the development of other staff members.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal training and completion of course work from an accredited sonography school
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One to two years of experience as an Echo Tech
• Greater than 900 clinical hours of documented echo scanning in combination with a RDCS or RCS Registry certification
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients in user-friendly manner.
• Demonstrated competence in Cardiac testing and EKG. Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing. Experience performing mathematical and scientific calculations.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish