Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Performs comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with established departmental protocols and physician orders.
• Obtains appropriate two-dimensional, M-mode, color flow, pulsed-wave Doppler, continuous-wave Doppler, and tissue Doppler images and measurements.
• Performs specialized echocardiographic procedures as assigned and within demonstrated competency, which may include contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, strain imaging, stress echocardiography, and other advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures as assigned and within scope of practice.
• Adjusts imaging techniques based upon the patient's clinical condition, anatomy, mobility, and diagnostic needs.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics and obtains additional images when clinically indicated.
• Reviews patient history, previous studies, physician orders, and other pertinent clinical information prior to performing the examination.
• Identifies technically difficult examinations and utilizes appropriate alternative imaging techniques to obtain the best possible diagnostic study.
• Recognizes findings requiring prompt physician attention and follows established procedures for communicating urgent or critical findings.
• Ensures examinations are complete and technically adequate prior to concluding the study.
• Adheres to infection-prevention practices, including appropriate cleaning and disinfection of ultrasound equipment and transducers.
• Follows established patient safety, fall prevention, isolation, and emergency procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.
• Accurately enters patient demographics, clinical history, measurements, calculations, and other required information into the appropriate imaging and electronic medical record systems.
• Ensures all images are appropriately labeled and electronically stored for physician interpretation.
• Completes required preliminary worksheets and technical documentation accurately and promptly.
• Maintains accurate records of procedures performed.
• Operates cardiac ultrasound equipment safely and according to manufacturer specifications and departmental procedures.
• Performs routine equipment checks and identifies equipment malfunctions or image-quality concerns.
• Reports equipment problems promptly and follows established procedures for service or repair.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, probes, accessories, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance and performance-improvement activities.
• Maintains consistent image quality and follows established echocardiography laboratory protocols and standards.
• Participates in peer review, case review, accreditation activities, and competency assessments as required.

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, office staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Heavy lifting and bending of at least 100 pounds.
• Long periods of standing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms and/or mechanical substitutes to operate a stretcher and move patients and other company equipment.

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

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

• The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.