CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER II

Mass General Brigham•Medford, MA

19d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer II independently performs comprehensive echocardiograms in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings, including bubble studies, stress and dobutamine echo, complex congenital echo, and pediatric echo. The role also assists with specialized procedures such as ECMO evaluations and VAD studies. In Pediatrics, the sonographer performs comprehensive studies independently for patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. This requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology, and supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer understands the rationale for each examination, obtains high-quality diagnostic images, and provides accurate preliminary findings promptly. The role may include training other sonographers and serving as an on-site resource for troubleshooting. The sonographer may also assist with Joint Commission regulations and accreditation readiness. The position requires compliance with patient privacy and safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change at department leadership’s discretion to meet evolving needs. For New Hampshire sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC is required upon hire. The position is onsite, regular, and scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The listed pay range is $45.00–$54.82 per hour.

Requirements

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), required.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required.
High degree of technical expertise.
Ability to build on foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support junior staff's professional development with little assistance.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
Two to three years of sonographer experience preferred.
For New Hampshire sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.
Perform stress and dobutamine echocardiograms.
Perform echocardiograms on complex patients, including ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, and STAT cases, with assistance.
Perform additional protocols for special patient populations, such as pediatric and research patients.
Perform simple congenital cases.
Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.
Provide full assistance for TEE at community sites.
May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and liaison with leads and managers.
Train staff as needed.
Acquire high-quality diagnostic images and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner.
May assist with Joint Commission regulations and accreditation readiness.
Comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies.