Echo Tech/ BWH Foxboro

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Foxborough, MA

66d•$31 - $47•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. In Cardiac Sonography, we are in continual pursuit of being the top provider of cardiac care, are investing in the state of the art technology to better serve our patients and always focusing on supporting our patients and our staff! Joining our team can enable you to thrive with such highlights as opportunities for growth, chances to help with new technologies development, and you can participate in frequent high quality continuing education and best practice sessions for the team. Under the supervision of the Chief Sonographer and Medical Director this position is responsible for independently performing 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler echocardiograms. This position is also responsible to assist in the inventory of supplies and equipment maintenance. Job requires a high level of knowledge to read and interpret test results, especially those which are abnormal or atypical. Summary Responsible for performing echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging studies in diagnosing and evaluating heart conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred. Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or equivalent program with a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate required.
ARDCS or CCI certification required.
Echocardiogram experience 2 years minimum required.
Proficiency in operating echocardiography equipment and related software.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and echocardiographic imaging techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare providers.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
Attention to detail and commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms. Must be proficient and knowledgeable in non-imaging continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging different pathologies (Valvular, Congenital, Systolic, Diastology)
Must have the ability to interpret test results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary report.
Assists in the scheduling of cardiac ultrasound procedures for inpatients and out patients, when there is a question of whether there is availability when the schedule is booked.
Responsible for inventory of supplies in the Echo Lab
Responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment with approved hospital disinfectant and following Infection Control guidelines.
Maintains all echo equipment to solve minor operating problems. Difficult or complex problems are referred to the echo supervisor.
Reviews the patient's chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination.
Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination. Making sure patient s are comfortable and understands the procedure.
Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician.
Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports, utilize ancillary devices (Electronic medical records and reporting systems) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination.
Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results.
Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable, transducer, and ultrasound machine.
Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation to trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate journals attends seminars and other meetings per approval of echo supervisor.
Performs minor clerical duties as required by echo supervisor or Technical Director, such as answering phones, etc.
Performs all other duties as necessary.
All the above testing is performed without physician assistance with minimal supervision of test results by the echo supervisor.
Perform echocardiograms and related cardiac imaging studies, including 2D, 3D, and Doppler studies.
Utilize specialized equipment to capture images of the heart's structure, function, and blood flow.
Prepare patients for echocardiographic procedures, explaining the process and addressing any questions or concerns.
Prepare detailed reports of the findings for review and interpretation by cardiologists.
Operate and maintain echocardiography equipment, including calibration and quality assurance checks.
Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of echocardiographic studies, including patient information and findings.