Senior Cardiac Sonographer | $110K–$135K + Sign-On Bonus

Purple Cow Recruiting•Boston, MA

5d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a full-time, on-site Senior Cardiac Sonographer for the Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing department in Boston, Massachusetts. The position performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic examinations, including advanced echocardiography and stress testing, and supports daily workflow, specialized studies, technical education, and senior administrative responsibilities while maintaining accurate documentation and high standards of patient care. The role includes echocardiography, duplex imaging, ultrasound, stress echocardiography, dobutamine stress echo, vascular studies as needed, Holter monitor analysis, and cardiac stress testing under direct physician supervision. It also supports cardiac amyloid clinic and research studies, workflow coordination, mentorship, scheduling and staffing needs, troubleshooting software, and equipment maintenance. The stated annual salary range is $110,000–$135,000, with a sign-on bonus available; the bonus amount and eligibility are to be confirmed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Certification or eligibility for registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in echocardiography is required.
At least 1 year of echocardiography experience in a hospital facility, excluding internships, is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Stress Lab is required.
Knowledge of cardiology, medical terminology, basic physics, biology, and anatomy sufficient to perform examinations and interpret raw data is required.
Knowledge of general cardiograph and hospital procedures and sonography equipment is required.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to maintain patient confidentiality are required.

Nice To Haves

Current ARDMS echocardiography certification rather than eligibility alone.
Experience working with cardiac amyloid patients.
Bilingual or multilingual skills appropriate to the patient population served.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive cardiovascular examinations using echocardiography, duplex imaging, ultrasound, and related diagnostic equipment.
Position patients, explain procedures, and obtain diagnostic imaging and measurements.
Perform stress echocardiography and dobutamine stress echo examinations.
Perform vascular studies when needed.
Conduct Holter monitor analysis for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
Perform cardiac stress testing under direct physician supervision.
Prepare patients for stress testing, including electrode placement, ECG monitoring, and diagnostic measurements.
Analyze examination data, interpret chart graphics as needed, and communicate preliminary findings.
Perform portable examinations and support daily workflow coordination.
Independently support cardiac amyloid clinic studies.
Perform research studies requiring high technical expertise and reproducibility.
Provide technical guidance to sonographers, EKG technicians, fellows, and students.
Assist with scheduling issues, add-on studies, staffing disruptions, and workflow delegation.
Troubleshoot imaging and ordering software and assist with equipment maintenance.
Maintain accurate patient records, procedure documentation, department files, and charge entries.
Follow infection-control, radiation-free diagnostic safety, and departmental standards.