Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer

Mass General Brigham•Haverhill, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Mass General Brigham and bring your echocardiography expertise to a mission-driven healthcare system committed to high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Cardiac Sonographer I, you will play an important role in supporting timely diagnosis and treatment by performing comprehensive echocardiograms and related cardiac ultrasound studies for adult and/or pediatric patients in outpatient and hospital-based settings.

Requirements

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
Review patient history, clinical indications, and prior reports or images to understand the purpose of each examination.
Position patients appropriately and use ergonomic scanning techniques to support patient comfort, sonographer safety, and a positive patient and family experience.
Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms independently within six months of hire, following department protocols and assigned patient population needs.
Perform ultrasound contrast studies, agitated saline bubble studies, and complex portable studies when indicated.
Acquire high-quality diagnostic images and recognize cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the examination.
Prepare accurate preliminary reports and communicate findings to the interpreting physician in a timely manner.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support activities necessary to maintain accreditation standards.
Assist with scheduling and patient flow to support efficient departmental operations.
Meet productivity and volume expectations as defined by department standards.
Maintain patient privacy and comply with patient safety, departmental, hospital, and organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.