Cardiac Sonographer - 40 hours, Day shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•$47 - $70

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs noninvasive examinations using high-frequency ultrasonic waves under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Clinical Manager. The role ensures testing is performed in accordance with clinic and department policies and standards. It includes performing echocardiography procedures and diagnostic exercise or pharmacological stress echocardiograms to produce accurate clinical information for cardiologists. The position also involves maintaining a safe testing environment, documenting procedures and results, communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, explaining test preparation, and scheduling echo tests in Burlington and Peabody. The sonographer participates in quality improvement and mandatory education, maintains educational records supporting credentialing, follows applicable laws and organizational policies, and performs other duties as needed. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Associate degree, graduation from an accredited echocardiography program, or relevant clinical experience resulting in registry eligibility.
ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation, or eligibility for accreditation, and current basic life support (BLS) certification.
A one-year grace period may be provided to candidates who completed an accredited echocardiography program and provide documentation that they took but did not pass the board examination.
Strong organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy and the ability to apply it to gather relevant information for diagnostic evaluation; candidates lacking any of these skills must demonstrate the ability to be thoroughly trained to organizational standards.
At least one year of experience in echocardiography.
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiography testing, including diagnostic M-mode, two-dimensional, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler procedures.
Perform diagnostic exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms and provide accurate clinical information for cardiologist evaluation.
Respond to Code 99s as required.
Troubleshoot echocardiography technical methods as necessary.
Ensure a safe testing environment during daily operations.
Retrieve and send data using clinical and financial information systems.
Understand physician orders and ensure appropriate documentation.
Document information in the medical record, test report, and department logbooks according to policy and procedures.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to promote teamwork and team problem solving.
Adapt to different situations and settings, including care involving special precautions, disabled patients, and dialysis patients.
Explain test preparation procedures and schedule all types of echo tests in Burlington and Peabody.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, organizational policies and procedures, accrediting standards, and the organization's compliance program.
Incorporate Lahey Clinic guiding principles, mission, and goals into daily activities.
Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients and adhere to customer service standards.
Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Complete mandatory education and maintain educational records in support of credentialing requirements.
Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.