Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist

bilh; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler analysis for physician diagnosis of heart disease. The role supports assessment of cardiac structure and function with real-time imaging.

You will prepare equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality data acquisition while correlating findings with clinical indications and physician input.

Qualifications

• Two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler flow analysis.
• Explain procedures to patients and position them for examinations.
• Discuss test results with physicians when indicated.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment for ultrasound setup according to examination specifications.
• Explains process to patient; instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Discusses test results with physician when indicated.
• Attaches electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to ultrasound equipment.
• Produces real-time images of cardiac anatomy and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
• Moves transducer over heart areas, observes ultrasound display and Doppler signals to acquire data.
• Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes; compares to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
• Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data for evaluation of cardiac function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Patient communication

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Data interpretation

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform two-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler analysis for physician diagnosis of heart disease. The role supports assessment of cardiac structure and function with real-time imaging.

You will prepare equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality data acquisition while correlating findings with clinical indications and physician input.