Cardiac Sonographer

NurseDeck Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc. in the Boston area seeks a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our hospital-based imaging team. The role involves performing high-quality echocardiographic examinations for inpatient and outpatient services.

Responsibilities include 6–8 echocardiograms per shift, including echocardiogram, stress echo, and TEE, rotating through inpatient, outpatient, and procedural units, and collaborating with cardiologists and nurses to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult cardiac sonography.
• Proficiency in performing and interpreting multiple echocardiographic studies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a fast-paced workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform 6–8 echocardiograms per shift, maintaining accuracy and image quality.
• Conduct various cardiac imaging procedures, including Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, and TEE.
• Rotate through inpatient, outpatient, and procedural units.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in the weekend and weekday call schedule (one weekday evening per week).

Skills

Adult cardiac sonography

Echocardiography studies

Attention to detail

Communication skills

2+ years experience

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Sonographer to join our hospital-based imaging team. The ideal candidate will perform high-quality echocardiographic examinations and support both inpatient and outpatient services. Experience with NICU or pediatric echocardiography is desired but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 6–8 echocardiograms per shift, maintaining accuracy and image quality.
• Conduct various cardiac imaging procedures, including:
• Echocardiogram
• Stress Echocardiogram
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
• Rotate through assigned areas daily, covering inpatient, outpatient, and procedural units.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in the weekend and weekday call schedule as follows:
• One weekday evening call per week (staff scheduled for weekend call are exempt that week).

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult cardiac sonography.
• Proficiency in performing and interpreting multiple echocardiographic studies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a fast-paced workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NICU or Pediatric echocardiography preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of advanced cardiac imaging techniques.

Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Technical Details

• Equipment: Philips Ultrasound Machines (7 total)
• Software: Epic (EHR) and Muse (imaging management system)