Cardiac Imaging Sonographer — Real-Time Echo & Doppler

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a qualified ultrasound professional to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart for physician review and diagnosis.

The role involves instructing patients, acquiring high-quality cardiac images, and calculating measurements of heart function, with duties spanning setup, data interpretation, and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to examination specifications.
• Explains process to patient; instructs and assists patient in assuming the correct 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 images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
• Moves transducer over patient's heart areas, observes ultrasound display and Doppler signals to obtain data for blood flow measurements.
• Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes and compares to norms to identify abnormalities.
• Calculates data such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a qualified ultrasound professional to perform two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart for physician review and diagnosis.

The role involves instructing patients, acquiring high-quality cardiac images, and calculating measurements of heart function, with duties spanning setup, data interpretation, and collaboration with physicians.