Cardiac Sonographer

ummh; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough, MA is seeking an Echo Cardiac Sonographer to support the Cardiovascular Imaging program. The role reports to the Senior Ultrasonographer and performs echocardiography studies and related tasks in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Scheduled hours include 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm with day shift; on-call coverage is required. A graduate of an accredited program and ARDMS registration within one year are essential, with strong patient-care and communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited program in Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology or Cardiac Sonography.
• Minimum one year diagnostic echocardiology experience.
• ARDMS registered in one category within one year of hire date.
• Ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiology exams including Transesophageal technique in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Gather pertinent clinical data and maintain patient records.
• Transfer digitized echo studies to the Echo PACS system and manipulate data as needed.
• Assist with inventory management and procurement of supplies.
• Sterilize and cleanse probes according to policy; assist with scheduling and urgent requests.
• Provide on-call coverage as required by the department.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited Ultrasonography/Cardiac Sonography program

Associates Degree preferred

Certification preferred

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $35.24 - $57.25 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours: 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 21000 - 3566 Ultrasound

Union: SHARE Marlborough

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the supervision of the Senior Ultrasonographer, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies as an Echo Cardiac Sonographer. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Cardiologist.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Properly performs all echocardiology examinations including Transesophageal technique, consistent with the age of the patient, in in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• a. Gather pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• b. Accurately completes all records, paperwork and exams.
• c. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• d. Promptly and properly transfers digitized echo studies to the Echo PACS system and performs necessary manipulation of data.
• e. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• f. Monitors equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order and ensures that proper supplies are available as needed.
• g. Utilizes proper sterilization and cleansing of all probes according to department policy and procedure.
• h. Assists with other job related duties including film processing, urgent requests and scheduling.
• i. Assists with an equal amount of On-call coverage.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology or Cardiac Sonography.

Preferred:

• 1. Certification preferred
• 2. Associates Degree preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation for echocardiology exams.
• 2. Minimum one year experience in diagnostic echocardiology under the direction of a qualified physician.
• 3. Expected ARDMS registered in one category within one year of hire date
• 4. Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.
• 5. Verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients and families OR equivalent combination of the above

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Constantly: Repetitive movements, working indoors
• Frequently: Sitting, reaching, grasping, Precise motor skills, hearing, vision
• Occasionally: Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, high stress level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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