Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission. As a not-for-profit, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. This position is an opportunity to join one of the top world-class academic medical centers in the country. The role involves performing comprehensive and high-quality echocardiograms following MGH Echocardiography Lab protocol, utilizing various techniques. The sonographer will perform a variety of echocardiography exams, including Stress echocardiogram, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) echocardiogram, CRT, and Ramp study. They may also assist physicians in the Catheterization Lab and OR. The role requires applying independent judgment to ensure accurate capture of anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions, and acquiring additional imaging as necessary. The sonographer will also prepare exam rooms and equipment according to infection control and safety protocols. A key physical requirement is the ability to push 300lb ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital for portable rotations.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a registered cardiac sonographer
• Minimum of associate degree (or ultrasonography equivalent) with RDCS or CCI credential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in echocardiography field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and high-quality echocardiogram following MGH Echocardiography Lab protocol.
• Utilize a variety of techniques, such as 2DE, M-mode, Doppler, Agitated saline contrast, Ultrasound Enhancement Agents (UEA), 2D strain or 3DE, etc.
• Perform a variety of echocardiography exams, including Stress echocardiogram, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) echocardiogram, CRT, Ramp study, etc.
• May assist physicians in the Catheterization Lab and OR by performing echocardiography studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
• Apply independent judgment during the echocardiography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimal diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echocardiography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to push a 300lb ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital when assigned to a portable rotation.

Benefits

• Continuing Education: Frequent onsite continuing educational programs and offsite Echo conferences funded by the hospital.
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree