Cardiac Vascular Sonographer; FGP), Brooklyn​/Jamacia

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top‑ranked medical schools. For 175 years the school has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who shape the course of medical history. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a 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. The candidate is also responsible for performing all vascular ultrasound studies, including carotid duplex, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, abdominal aortic studies, renal artery duplex studies, iliocaval duplex studies, mesenteric duplex studies, plethysmography, and ankle‑brachial index studies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies as described above.
• Performs all vascular ultrasound studies as described above.
• All studies must adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC and ACR standards.
• Provides patient comfort and interacts with patients by identifying themselves and verifying patient identity with an  or verbal acknowledgement. Explains the procedure and equipment to patients clearly and maintains patient privacy.
• Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents scans according to departmental procedures; enters, maintains, and records all pertinent patient data. Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure is sufficient for proper diagnoses.
• Uses highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies.
• Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
• Compares present echo‑vascular studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status.
• Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC or ACR) 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.

• Associate’s degree in a related field and completion of an accredited program in cardiac and vascular ultrasound or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS). One must have one cardiac credential and one vascular credential. Candidates may apply if they have one credential (cardiac or vascular) with the requirement of obtaining the other within one year of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must maintain active registry status.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer‑Cert (RCS)
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer‑Cert (RDCS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist‑Cert (RVT)
• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS)

Experience preferred 1–2 years scanning both cardiac and vascular ultrasound.

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. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups for peer support. All employees have access to a holistic…