Cardiac Sonographer

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts, is looking for a full-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive Diagnostic Cardiographic testing. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least two years of relevant experience.

This role requires completion of a Certified Ultrasound program, with an emphasis on echocardiograms and a valid RDCS or RCS registration. The position involves explaining procedures to patients while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting Echocardiograms.
• Current registration as RDCS or RCS required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.
• Explain the purpose of echocardiographic examination to patients.
• Recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure and function.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of cardiovascular anatomy

Computer skills

Education

Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program

Cardiac Sonography certificate program

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $46.00 - $62.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day/Eve shift

Hours: 0700-1530

About this role

Reporting to the Director of Cardio/Pulmonary/Neurology and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s), the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required. Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.
• Experience – Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms. Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification – Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry-eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire. BLS healthcare provider required.
• Skills – Strong communication skills. Well versed in medical terminology. Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patient’s questions. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology, hemodynamics and embryology, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow. Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow. Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Computer skills required. Ability to maintain confidential information.