Cardiac Sonographer

HAHHH; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough, MA seeks a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography studies under a Cardiologist guidance. Position requires accurate data collection and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include Transesophageal exams, data transfer to PACS, equipment upkeep, and collaboration with the ultrasound team. Applicants should have graduate of accredited ultrasonography program and at least one year of experience; ARDMS certification within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasonography, Radiological Technology, or Cardiac Sonography.
• Minimum one year of diagnostic echocardiology experience under physician supervision.
• ARDMS registration in one category within one year of hire is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiology examinations including Transesophageal technique per patient age and setting.
• Gather clinical data and maintain accurate records; transfer studies to PACS.
• Assist with scheduling and supply management; ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Physics basics

Instrumentation knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Ultrasonography

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

## Cardiac SonographerApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Marlborough, MA: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R25110375# Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.# # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$35.24 - $57.25Please 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 MarlboroughThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**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 aboveUnless 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 indoorsFrequently: - Sitting, reaching, grasping - Precise motor skills, hearing, visionOccasionally: - Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, high stress levelAll 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.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.