Per Diem. 16 hours Monday and Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The cardiac sonographer will perform all basic functions of an echo tech, which includes recording high quality echocardiograms incorporating 2D, 3D, M-Mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging. Measurements will be made in accordance with ASE standards and protocols.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Records high quality transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms. Utilizes agitated saline and echo contrast as needed.Writes an accurate preliminary report using Epic reporting template.Recognizes and reports critical result findings in accordance with department policy.Ensures echo orders are accurate and appropriate prior to each exam.Practices and complies with all infection control standards.Performs echo exams in all settings (Outpatient, inpatient and portable echoes in patient rooms, ICU, PACU, OR, ED, Observation Unit and other locations within the hospital).Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Manager or Lead Cardiac Sonographer of the department.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography degree program is required.Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials which must be current and continuously maintained.New graduates must be registry eligible at time of hire and must obtain RDCS or RCS credentials within 6 months of hire date.BLS Certification required.At least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting preferred.Performs an Echocardiogram as per American Society of Echocardiography standards and IAC standards.Able to record an uncomplicated echocardiogram accurately within 30 minutes.Able to enter data electronically accurately and quickly.Able to perform and troubleshoot stress echo exams.Able to perform and troubleshoot TEE exams.Good communication skills with physicians, nurses, fellow staff members and patients.Adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards as set by the hospital.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Primary LocationMA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Work LocationsBWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
JobOrganizationBrigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH)
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