Job description

Job Title: Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: 13 weeks with the possibility to extend or convert

Positions: 2

Shift 1:

• 40hrs a week | 5x8 or 4x10
• weekend and holidays if needed

Shift 2:

• 8:30am - 5pm | 12pm - 8:30pm
• Swing shifts as needed

Pay: $86 - $90/hr

BASIC DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, performs non-invasive diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases in order to support the goal of quality patient care. The Echocardiographer is responsible for preliminary echocardiographic measurements, summarizing diagnostic data and communicating information to manager or requesting physician. Performs a variety of technical duties using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic, non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.
• Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
• Interprets exams and chart graphics as needed and processes hard copy results.
• Assists with managing the daily work-flow by performing portable exams.
• Performs advanced technical responsibilities, consistent with level of skills.
• Performs stress echo examinations.
• Performs dobutamine echo examinations.
• Performs vascular studies when needed.
• Performs Holter Monitor analysis for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
• Performs cardiac stress tests under direct physician supervision.
• Prepares the patient for stress test, including electrode placement. Explains and demonstrates stress test to patients.
• Observes patient; records and calculates all necessary parameters, and interprets Electrocardiogram tracing for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepares and maintains a record system for patient examination results.
• Provides guidance in performing echocardiograms to technicians, fellows and students.
• Provides guidance and direction to EKG Technicians in the absence of the Manager.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Performs charge entry into the hospital billing system.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions as required.
• Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of adult and geriatric patients regularly served. Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such age groups.
• Maintains work area and equipment in condition as required by department standards.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and orders new supply to prevent shortages.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Conforms to hospital standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital's goals and mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires knowledge of Cardiology, Medical Terminology, basic Physics, Biology and Anatomy in order to perform tests and interpret raw data. Such knowledge is generally acquired through the completion of a two-year program in a related field of study (e.g., a cardio-sonography technical training program).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Certification or eligibility for registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in echocardiography is strongly preferred.
• BLS Certification from AHA
• ACLS Certification from AHA

Experience

• Prefer at least one year of experience in echocardiography (not including as an intern) in a hospital facility.

Knowledge And Skills

• Work requires good knowledge of congenital heart disease.
• Work requires knowledge of general cardiograph and hospital procedures, sonography equipment as well as proficiency in performing technical work.
• Work requires the analytical ability to solve problems of limited technical complexity. Ability to follow standardized methods, guides and procedures in the resolution of such problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain procedures and to allay the apprehension of patients; and to interact effectively with physicians, team members, other hospital staff and patient's family.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.

EA#030822

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $86.00 - $90.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Echocardiography: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cardiac interventional radiography: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual or Multilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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