Cardiac Sonographer

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: M, W, F 7:30am - 4pm. Rotating on call wkends and holidays Category: Allied Health Department: Heart Station Job Type: Part Time Work Shift: Day Hours/Week: 24.00 Union Name: CH Laborers 380 Up to $10K SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEWLY HIRED STAFF Department Description The Cardiovascular Department at Cambridge Health Alliance provides a full range of tests to evaluate the health of a patient's heart and blood vessels. As an Echocardiography Accredited Facility, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for services including Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms (EKG), various stress tests, and vascular testing. The lab also offers Holter and Cardiac event monitors and runs a device clinic for in-person and remote checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. These services are available at two locations, Cambridge Hospital and Everett Hospital. Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cardiac Sonographer to join our cardiovascular diagnostic team. In this role, you will perform a broad spectrum of non-invasive cardiovascular tests to capture high-quality clinical data and live imaging, supporting our medical specialists in accurate patient diagnoses. Key Responsibilities Diagnostic Testing: Perform a wide range of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures following established protocols, including: 2D cardiovascular imaging, color flow, spectral display, and continuous/pulsed wave Doppler Exercise and pharmacologic stress echocardiograms, harmonics, and contrast imaging. Holter monitor scanning and analysis. Preliminary Reporting: Evaluate data collection quality and compile comprehensive preliminary reports for physician interpretation. Critical Finding Alerts: Promptly identify anatomical or life-threatening abnormalities, immediately notifying the ordering physician or nursing unit and documenting notifications per Quality Improvement standards. Emergency & Patient Care Response: Exercise sound judgment in urgent patient situations, calling for assistance and initiating necessary emergency measures when required. Documentation & Coordination: Utilize computerized database systems to accurately log hospital charges, generate diagnostic reports, and serve as a liaison with physicians and clinical staff to expedite results. Cross-Functional Support: Perform additional cross-trained modalities and related departmental duties as assigned or directed. Requirements Education/Training: Accredited Allied Health Program, ARDMS registry eligible Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider Work Experience: Previous clinical background required In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb