We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem-Cardiac Sonographer . In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents and agitated saline studies. Job Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties. Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents and agitated saline studies. All studies must adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC standards. Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient's ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy. Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents the scans according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains and records all pertinent patient data. Must use good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses. Usage of highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies. Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention. Compares present echocardiogram studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status. Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC) and submitting appropriate studies to management for accreditation application. Position may require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices. Carries out assignments within a realistic time. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:Associate's degree in a related field and completion of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Must maintain active registry status. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.