Cardiac Ultrasound Tech

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Newton, MA

108d

About The Position

The cardiac sonographer is responsible for performing professional quality cardiac ultrasound procedures including M-MODE, 2D (real time), PW/CW DOPPLER, COLOR FLOW IMAGING, STRESS ECHOES, TRANSESOPHAGEAL AND CONTRAST ULTRASOUND studies. Tests are performed according to the standards / guidelines of the American Society of Echocardiography. The sonographer prepares the patient for examination by explaining the procedure, acquires demographic information, clinical history, and correlates symptoms with findings. The sonographer must have the ability to recognize abnormal pathology and demonstrate correlation of this information into a useful study, generating a permanent record of the examination on the digital PACS system and hardcopy. An initial report is prepared for the Cardiologist to read. Direct notification to the cardiologist is initiated for issues requiring immediate attention. Each sonographer is expected to participate as a member of the Cardiac Ultrasound team, assisting in all aspect of the delivery of services to patients and physicians.

Requirements

• Registered in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.
• Three to five years Cardiac ultrasound experience required.
• Knowledge of M-MODE, 2-D, COLOR FLOW IMAGING and Doppler.
• Experience with transesophageal imaging preferred.
• Experience with stress echo preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult, older adult patients required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional quality cardiac ultrasound procedures including M-MODE, 2D, PW/CW DOPPLER, COLOR FLOW IMAGING, STRESS ECHOES, TRANSESOPHAGEAL AND CONTRAST ULTRASOUND studies.
• Prepare the patient for examination by explaining the procedure and acquiring demographic information and clinical history.
• Correlate symptoms with findings and recognize abnormal pathology.
• Generate a permanent record of the examination on the digital PACS system and hardcopy.
• Prepare an initial report for the Cardiologist.
• Notify the cardiologist directly for issues requiring immediate attention.
• Participate as a member of the Cardiac Ultrasound team.

Benefits

• Full Benefits start on day one
• FREE Parking
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees