Part Time - Echo Sonographer - Cayuga Medical Associates

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

Reports to Cardiac Service Line Echocardiographic Laboratory Supervisor

What you'll do:

Under the supervision and direction of the physician the cardiac sonographer is

responsible for performing, documenting and communicating the results of the diagnostic 2D

and M-Mode echocardiographic procedures as well as stress echocardiograms. The sonographers also responsible for the hook up, disconnect and downloading of the holter monitors.

• Maintain equipment and overall familiarity with the echo and holter equipment.
• Perform 2D and M-Mode echocardiograms, Doppler color flow.
• Obtain and calculate flow velocities, valve areas, and pressure gradients.
• Completes exams of acceptable quality as determined by the physician.
• Submits preliminary reports to appropriate physician, assure accuracy of reports by
• Informs the appropriate physician of critical results urgently.
• Operates treadmill equipment.
• Performs holter hook up, disconnect, and downloading of data.
• Maintains records for ICAEL re-certification: Peer review, Q/A.
• Maintains cleanliness of echo area
• Maintains echo/holter supplies.
• Accurately enters codes on Medent.
• Coordinates work schedule with office manager and front desk to assure workload
• Observes universal precautions
• Follows OSHA regulations, infection control policies and procedures.
• 2 8/30/2022
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Responds to triages, emails in a timely manner.
• Participates in clinical educational programs to increase professional competence
• and maintain certification.
• Provides patient education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Graduate of an AMA approved health field education program.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in
• Adult cardiac imaging-RDMS
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrate clinical competency, as defined by the organizational standards and
• Knowledge of the practice management system, EMR, and scheduling protocols.
• Basic keyboard skill
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality at all times with both patient and
• organizational information.
• High level of accuracy when performing duties.
• Exceptional service attitude and communication style.

Physical Requirements - Ability to stand/sit for long periods while performing ultrasound studies. Ability to push ultrasound equipment throughout hospital for bedside testing.

Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.