Congenital Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - Stony Brook Children’s Service, UFPC  

Location: Commack, NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: 8-4;9-5 10-6 variable. no evenings or weekends 

Pay: $40.87 - $51.08

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee.  

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Under the general supervision of the Medical and Technical Directors of Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography, the Congenital Cardiac Sonographer will perform and assist in the performance of a variety of echocardiographic procedures on fetuses, infants, children and adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Obtain images using standard 2D, color flow, Doppler and M-mode techniques according to the pediatric and fetal echocardiography protocols adopted by the Division of Pediatric Cardiology.
• In addition, the qualified candidate will perform the following:
  • Enter charges for echocardiograms performed.
  • Enter patient data, measurements and demographics into reporting system.
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance meetings conducted quarterly.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound program.
• Registered (or registry eligible) by ARDMS in adult or pediatric echocardiography OR by CCI as a cardiac sonographer or registered congenital cardiac sonographer.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal)

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered in pediatric echocardiography by ARDMS or CCI
• Registered in fetal echocardiography by ARDMS or CCI
• At least one year of experience in pediatric echocardiography
• At least one year of experience in fetal echocardiography
• Experience in non-cardiac ultrasound

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP. 

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Clinical Practice Management Plan employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.    

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board. 

CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.  Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Salary : $41 - $51