Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

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. We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team! We have a variety of full time, part time, and per diem Cardiac Sonographer openings across Mass General Brigham sites in the Boston area. At Mass General the brightest minds in medicine collaborate on behalf of our patients to bridge innovative science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. We provide care locally, nationally and globally by partnering with underserved communities to build, improve and sustain health care delivery and healthier communities. New Grads welcome to apply! Opportunity to join one of the top world-class academic medical centers in the country. Continuing Education: Frequent onsite continuing educational programs and offsite Echo conferences funded by the hospital. Employee Centered: Voted as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts!

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
• Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required
• Sonographer experience 0-1 year required
• Solid knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology in the specific population being cared for.
• Understanding of cardiovascular diseases and conditions and related symptoms.
• Ability to assess relevant medical history, patient-reported concerns, and any contraindications or limitations to echo testing.
• Good understanding of equipment function and ultrasound physics.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and staff safety and patient experience through adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
• Ability to mobilize heavy ultrasound machines as well as occasionally lift patients from stretchers or wheelchairs, assist incontinent patients, and lift boxes of supplies.
• Ability to spend prolonged time standing while working.
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate with all role groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and colleagues, including physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and peers.

Nice To Haves

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

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.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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