Cardiovascular Technologist

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.


Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.


Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.


Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.


Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Cardiovascular Technologist

*$15,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, varies; 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Truesdale - Fall River, MA


A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.


Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager, Echo Services or Designee perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties require Adult Echocardiography and/or Carotid Ultrasound, Pediatric Echocardiography, Structural Heart procedures, Cardiac Devices procedures. Provide health services using procedures to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of various human disorders. Exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintain a demeanor complimentary of medical ethics. Provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Employee may be required to be scheduled on call to provide STAT services during off hours, when the department is closed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited program.
• Require attain/maintain certifications/credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing (CCI).
• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Adult Echocardiography requires RDCS/RCS.
• Vascular qualification requires RVT/RVS.
• Pediatric qualification requires RDCS (PE)/congenital RCCS is required.
• CPR certification is also required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of adult stress echocardiography testing experience required.
• Proficient in patient preparation and electrode placement for 12-lead EKG monitoring with expertise in operating Quinton EKG treadmill stress systems.
• Ability to manage high-volume scheduling, including the efficiency to perform multiple stress echo exams continuously while maintaining diagnostic standards.
• Dual-modality experience in vascular/pediatric ultrasound is a plus.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $44.98 - USD $67.49 /Hr.