Cardiac Sonographer - 36 hours/week, day shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography testing and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests and responding to cardiac emergencies. Ideal candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of echocardiography procedures and possess strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of echocardiography department protocols.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and team members.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all testing procedures in echocardiography.
• Produce accurate clinical information for diagnosis.
• Respond to cardiac arrests and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Patient interaction

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer - 36 hours/week, day shift

Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

• Performs all testing procedures in echocardiography listed in the department protocols.
• Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms. In doing so, produces accurate clinical information used by the cardiologist for the diagnosis of cardiac medical disorders.
• Responsible for responding to cardiac arrests as required.
• Responsible for participating in the on call rotation
• Troubleshoots technical methods of echocardiography as necessary.
• Ensures a safe testing environment in all daily operations.
• Demonstrates ability to retrieve and send data utilizing the clinical and financial information systems.
• Understands physician orders and appropriate documentation.
• Ensures adequate documentation in the medical record, test report according to department policy and procedures.
• Communicates, orally and in writing, effectively to promote teamwork and team problem solving efforts.
• Adapts to and works effectively in a variety of situations and settings, for example, special precautions disabled and dialysis patients.
• Provides explanation of prep for testing procedures.
• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of Northeast Hospital Corporation and the standards of any relevant accrediting organizations; participates actively in and abides by the requirements and adheres to the standards of NHC's compliance program.
• Incorporates NHC's Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all NHC's Policies.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education, and maintains own educational records in support of credentialing requirements.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

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