Cardiac Sonographer - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

BMC Software • Boston, MA

1d • $34 - $50

About The Position

Under supervision, the Echocardiographer performs non-invasive diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases to support quality patient care. The role performs preliminary echocardiographic measurements, summarizes diagnostic data, and communicates information to a manager or requesting physician. Work includes technical duties using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex, and ultrasound equipment, as well as cardiac stress testing and related monitoring. The position serves adult and geriatric patients and contributes to patient care, department operations, recordkeeping, equipment and supply maintenance, and guidance for technicians, fellows, students, and EKG Technicians.

This is a full-time position in the Card Non-Inv Testing - Preston department. Eligible external new hires may receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus after completing the probationary period. The stated compensation range is $34.38–$50.00; the range is based on Boston-area data and may vary by geographic location. The employer also describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources supporting employee and family well-being.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cardiology, medical terminology, basic physics, biology, and anatomy, generally acquired through completion of a two-year program in a related field, such as a cardio sonography technical training program.
• Work requires good knowledge of congenital heart disease.
• Knowledge of general cardiograph and hospital procedures and sonography equipment, with proficiency in performing technical work.
• Analytical ability to solve problems of limited technical complexity and follow standardized methods, guides, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain procedures, reassure patients, and interact effectively with physicians, team members, other hospital staff, and patients' families.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data and information.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of personal and health-sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or eligibility for registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in echocardiography is strongly preferred.
• At least one year of echocardiography experience in a hospital facility is preferred; internship experience does not count toward this preference.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills beyond English appropriate to the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties for non-traumatic, non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex, and ultrasound equipment.
• Position patients and operate equipment to produce reliable, informative data.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Evaluate recordings as they occur and perform complete analysis.
• Interpret exams and chart graphics as needed and process hard-copy results.
• Help manage daily workflow by performing portable exams.
• Perform advanced technical responsibilities consistent with skill level.
• Perform stress echocardiography and dobutamine echocardiography examinations.
• Perform vascular studies when needed.
• Analyze Holter Monitor recordings for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
• Perform cardiac stress tests under direct physician supervision.
• Prepare patients for stress tests, including electrode placement, and explain and demonstrate the test.
• Observe patients, record and calculate necessary parameters, and interpret electrocardiogram tracings for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepare and maintain records of patient examination results.
• Guide technicians, fellows, and students in performing echocardiograms.
• Provide guidance and direction to EKG Technicians in the absence of the Manager.
• Maintain department records, reports, and files.
• Enter charges into the hospital billing system.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics in required functions.
• Interact courteously and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Provide care appropriate to the age groups of adult and geriatric patients regularly served; notify a supervisor and seek assistance when patients outside those age groups are present.
• Maintain work areas and equipment according to department standards.
• Maintain appropriate supply inventory and order supplies to prevent shortages.
• Support professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Follow hospital standards of conduct and behavioral standards to support customer service, patient care, and hospital goals.
• Follow established infection-control and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external new hires, paid after completing the probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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