Echocardiography Technologist
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Melville
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description /n /n Performs diagnostic
cardiac ultrasound studies. Utilizes independent judgment in the
application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for
diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure
appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative
tasks. /n Job Responsibility /n /n 1.Prepares patient for
echocardiogram exam. Positions patient on examination table
according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains
procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing
anxiety. 2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports
required for correlation with echocardiogram exam being performed.
3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and
to determine appropriate images required. 4.Sets-up equipment to
administer exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to
assure accurate results, using technical judgment. 5.Performs
echocardiography procedures, including transesophageal
echocardiography, as required. Obtains proper views and images
utilizing appropriate techniques. Identifies significance of all
structures visualized on oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts
from normal or pathological processes. 6.Observes patient during
entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s
condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including:
fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
7.Analyzes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made
during exam. 8.Documents test results in patient’s medical record
and reports findings to physician, discussing any need for further
evaluation with physician. 9.Performs frequent calibration
checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots
mechanical problems, as necessary. 10.Performs related duties as
required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential
functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential
functions. /n Job Qualification /n /n Vocational or Technical
school Diploma required. One (1) of the following credentials
required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS),
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
(ACS). 1-3 years of technical experience, required. /n *Additional
Salary Detail/n /n The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a
good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be
offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of
this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When
determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several
factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty,
service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials,
negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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