Job Description
Echo Technologist
Department: BGMC Echocardiography
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Per-Diem
Scheduled Work Hours: Variable
Shift 9
Job Description
Performs medically prescribed echo cardiogram procedures including transthorasic, trans esophageal, and stress. These procedures are performed throughout the patient population; inpatient and outpatient, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Participates in a team oriented, patient focused delivery of care model and assists in other areas of the Noninvasive Cardiology Laboratory.
Education And Credentials
AAS - Associate of Applied Science AND Certificate, OR AA in Echocardiography or Cardiovascular Technology required. Reg Diag Card Sonograph (RDCS) required upon hire. Reg Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required upon hire. Can Reg Card Sonograph (CRCS) required upon hire. Reg Congen Card Sonogr (RCCS) required upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months required. NYS Cert EMT Critical Care - BGMC only- only for injections preferred. NYS Cert for IV Contrast Admin - BGMC only-only for injections preferred. AM Reg of Rad Tech (ARRT-R) BGMC only - only for injections preferred.
Experience
1 year of experience in a Hospital based environment preferred.
**For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**
Working Conditions
Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)
Job Details
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00
FTE: 0.200000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC
Requisition ID#: 12828
Grade: T19
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $41.01 -$51.94
*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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