Cardiac Sonographer
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. 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.
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.
- 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
- Effectively reinforces good behavior and discourages negativity
- Adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards as set by the hospital
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting preferred
- BLS certification
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
- Perform 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)
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Manager or Lead Cardiac Sonographer of the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
