Cardiovascular Tech

Job Title: Cardiovascular Tech
Location: White Plains New York
Employment Type: Per Diem
Schedule: Day Shift MondayFriday with alternating weekends and holidays as needed
Pay Range: $52.04$62.88 per hour

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to support its non-invasive cardiology services on a per diem basis.

The Cardiovascular Technologist will perform high-quality echocardiographic studies including color flow Doppler and stress echocardiograms and assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiography procedures. This role also supports other non-invasive cardiac testing including EKG and Holter monitoring.

The ideal candidate will be a registered cardiac sonographer with strong technical skills excellent clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform color flow Doppler echocardiograms according to established protocols
• Conduct stress echocardiograms and accurately capture diagnostic-quality images
• Assist cardiologists during transesophageal echocardiography procedures
• Perform non-invasive cardiac testing including EKGs and Holter monitoring
• Independently identify and complete appropriate echocardiographic studies
• Recognize abnormal or life-threatening findings and communicate them promptly to the appropriate clinical personnel
• Produce high-quality studies within required turnaround times
• Review images for completeness and diagnostic accuracy
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults
• Maintain patient safety and follow all infection prevention standards
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions
• Participate in departmental performance-improvement initiatives
• Schedule appointments and complete required clerical and administrative tasks
• Enter daily charges and maintain accurate procedural records
• Collaborate effectively with cardiologists nurses physicians and other hospital team members
• Maintain accurate complete and timely documentation
• Perform additional non-invasive cardiology procedures as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field
• Completion of a cardiac sonography or cardiovascular technology certificate program
• Minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms
• Current registration through one of the following:
• ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Experience performing color flow Doppler and stress echocardiograms
• Ability to recognize abnormal echocardiographic findings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to image quality
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to remain composed in high-volume and stressful situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work day shifts alternating weekends and holidays as needed

Preferred

• Experience assisting with transesophageal echocardiography procedures
• Experience performing EKGs and Holter monitoring
• Previous hospital-based cardiac sonography experience
• Experience working with neonatal pediatric adult and geriatric patients

Benefits

Per diem employees may be eligible for select benefits and employee programs based on hours worked and organizational policy.

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to hospital-based clinical resources and education
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are an experienced Cardiac Sonographer seeking a flexible per diem opportunity in a collaborative hospital environment we would love to hear from you.