Cardiac Sonographer Senior at Partner's Healthcare in Waltham, Massachusetts

Echocardiography Technician

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Job Summary: A healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients.
• Oversee the analysis of blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine the overall heart condition.
• May assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions.
• Accurately record patient data and test results.
• Oversee the handling of administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or the cleaning equipment.
• May operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree in Sonography required

Licenses and Credentials:

• Fetal Echocardiography Specialty [FE] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Experience: Two (2) years of cardiovascular imaging experience. 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.
• Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to perform echo and vascular sonography studies including complex studies: stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography examinations.
• Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.
• Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.
• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.

Additional Job Details (if applicable): Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's. Free parking in Waltham! Remote Type Onsite Work Location 52 Second Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 30 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $38.30 - $56.59/Hourly Grade 6

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EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.