Pediatric Echocardiographer

Key Responsibilities: Perform echocardiograms as ordered and obtain high-quality diagnostic images. Operate, inspect, clean, and maintain echocardiography equipment and supplies. Respond to STAT echocardiogram requests within 15 minutes. Verify patient identification and match patients with appropriate test orders. Explain procedures and positioning requirements to patients and families. Select appropriate transducers and adjust equipment settings to obtain optimal images. Document completed studies, prepare files/data, and maintain accurate department logs. Review studies and communicate test-related findings or technical concerns with physicians and clinical staff. Reschedule exams when patient condition or equipment/clinical circumstances prevent completion. Assist professional staff during procedures such as pericardiocentesis, including scanning, marking the patient, and maintaining sterile technique. Identify equipment malfunctions and promptly report or resolve issues as appropriate. Recognize patient problems and obtain assistance from an MD or RN when needed. Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels. Perform clerical duties including filing, maintaining records, answering phones, and directing inquiries. Assist with cross-training departmental staff. Maintain excellent customer service and professional communication with patients, families, staff, physicians, visitors, and vendors. Follow all quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection-control, and departmental policies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required. Completion of an approved Echocardiography Training Program required.2+ years of experience as an Echocardiography Technician I required. Working knowledge of echocardiography equipment, procedures, and supplies. CCI Echocardiography certification OR ARMS Echo certification required. Must be required/eligible to obtain an ICAEL-recognized certification. Basic clerical skills, including filing and light typing at approximately 25 WPM.Strong interpersonal and human-relations skills for working with patients and families. Excellent verbal communication skills to explain procedures and positioning requirements. Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain equipment, supplies, records, and workflow. Ability to identify equipment and patient-related issues and escalate appropriately. Important Details:21-week contract position Shift is 7.5 hrs/day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), 37.5 hrs/week Location is Flushing, NY 11355

Local Pay Range: $64 - $68 per hour Pay Range for travelers: $2,940 - $2,980 per week Call to Action: Spots Are Filling Quickly — Apply Now!

Company Description: “Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”

Equal Employment Opportunity: Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.