Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Beth Israel Lahey Health

88d•$54 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the Echo lab supervisor, performs all cardiac ultrasound imaging exams and procedures in accordance with BIDMC policy and procedures and the ASE scope of practice. Acts as a day-to-day contact for sonographers and physicians for intradepartmental issues. Provides leadership in education for cardiac sonographers, fellows, students and clinicians to support the laboratory in imaging technology. ACS and FASE required upon eligibility.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical training in cardiac ultrasound.
Basic Life Support
RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification.
5 years related work experience.
Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology either through college level courses in biology and anatomy and/or relevant acquired experience.
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Graduation of an accredited echocardiography program
ACS and FASE required upon eligibility.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions of a Cardiac Sonographer III.
Assists in the daily operations of the echo lab; acts as a day-to-day contact for sonographers and physicians for intradepartmental issues.
Prioritizes inpatient echo requests, assigns studies where needed, and responds to/schedules urgent exam requests.
Maintains schedule of teaching assignments and assists in clinical teaching of staff/student sonographers, trainees, and cardiology fellows. Provides assistance in the process of evaluating student and staff sonographers.
Evaluates, reviews and updates content of training materials and courses on a regular basis. Researches and develops new programs, curricula, and educational products. Identify organizational needs, knowledge gaps and program goals.
Leads workshops and training sessions for sonographers. Provides monthly feedback to sonographers in a constructive manner.
Troubleshoots in the event of technical issues with machines. Contacts appropriate service vendors.
Troubleshoots technical issues with echo reporting software.
Participates in the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
Communicates and discusses departmental problems to the manager.
Maintains supplies for all campuses. Completes code cart and med checks as needed.