Cardiovascular Tech-Per Diem

Job Summary

Conducts Color Flow Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, and assists the Cardiologist in Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Conducts other Non-Invasive procedures such as EKG, EEGs.

• Conducts color flow Doppler Echos following established protocols.
• Conducts Stress Echos according to established protocols.
• Assists Cardiologist in the TEE procedure.
• Submits echocardiograms at the highest quality possible within the appropriate time span.
• Identifies and conducts Echos without delegation.
• Identifies and conducts other Non-Invasive testing without delegation (e.g., EKG, Holter).
• Recognizes and reports equipment malfunction.
• Maintains safety standards at all times and follows infection control guidelines.
• Performs neat, accurate, and thorough clerical tasks which include making appointments, entering daily charges into computer and log book.
• Participates in the performance improvement program.
• Demonstrates the ability to work and communicate with all members of the hospital team.
• Recognizes abnormal echo findings and communicates any life threatening situation to the appropriate personnel.
• Is able to interact with neonates through the geriatric population.
• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree required.
• Certificate required.
• 1–3 years of experience, with at least two years conducting echocardiograms.
• Flexible, organized, able to set priorities and perform multiple duties in a high volume area.
• Retains composure under stress and has strong attention to detail.
• ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification required.
• Registered Cardiac Ultrasound Tech certification required.
• CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer – Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification required.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. The hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.