Echocardiographer

Baystate Health•Palmer, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eligible Sign-on Bonus We are looking for a Full-Time Cardiac Echo Sonographer to join our Baystate Cardiology team! Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Requirements

Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program required
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) license with American Heart Association
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic quality exams according to department protocol/procedure.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of heart and vascular and thoracic anatomy, heart and vascular pathophysiology and hemodynamics.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and optimizes equipment to enhance image quality.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow, including the biological effects of ultrasound.
Completes patient charge capture in PACS system and paperwork accurately and timely.
Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department.
Illustrates initiative, reliability and flexibility while performing duties.
Actively seeks and is receptive to honest feedback from healthcare team in ways to improve quality and performance.
Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.
Is knowledgeable of and assists with emergency procedures.