What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem position at Atria Health and Research Institute?
About Atria:
Atria is a membership-based preventive health care practice delivering cutting-edge primary and specialty care from the comfort of your home, at our practices in Palm Beach and New York, or wherever you are in the world.
We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned, in-house physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. We aim to optimize the lifespan and healthspan of all our members through meticulous screening and tailored interventions to prevent, reverse, or manage all major chronic diseases.
Each member’s care is led by a dedicated Chief Medical Officer who collaborates on your behalf with specialists in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology, endocrinology, performance and movement, and more. Our exceptional clinicians also work closely with the 60 members of the Atria Academy of Science & Medicine, top experts in their respective fields who are available for rapid consults, support, and referrals.
About The Role
- Performs echocardiograms and exercise stress echocardiograms of a non-invasive nature in accordance with established practices and procedures
- Provides expert assessment, evaluation and prepares preliminary interpretation and documentation for cardiologist’s review
- Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images
- Works collaboratively with the clinical team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care
- Assists in the proper functioning of the cardiovascular lab including, but not limited to, maintaining clean equipment and re-stocking the lab with supplies, as necessary
- This role will be performed independently with minimal supervision
- Requires troubleshooting technology issues that arise as needed
- Perform vital sign monitoring and assessment
- Maintains daily log of patient procedures
- Performs variety of ad-hoc duties as necessary
- Experienced with Phillips Ultrasound machines is a plus but not required
Compensation:
$60-80/hr based on years of experience
- Associate degree or Higher level
- Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited two year ultrasound program required
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS (OR) Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS required
- 5 years in a cardiovascular ultrasound role in a Hospital or Office
- Strong communication (both written and oral), problem solving, and customer service skills. Basic computer skills
- Maintain active registry status and complete continued education requirements as needed
Salary : $60 - $80