Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiology

Heywood-Hospital; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Heywood-Hospital is seeking a dedicated Echo Technician/Cardiac Sonographer to perform 2D and Doppler echocardiography, review patient history, and coordinate with Cardiologists. RDCS certification is preferred, with current BLS required.

The role involves day and evening shifts at our Gardner, MA location. Applicants should have formal cardiac sonography training and strong communication, computer, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or Equivalent and formal training from an accredited medical sonography program specializing in cardiac sonography.
• Licenses: RDCS or RCS; RDCS preferred; current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates and interprets cardiac diagnostic imaging procedures, including 2D and Doppler echocardiography.
• Reviews medical history and directs exam based on information.
• Reports abnormal findings to Cardiologists and safeguards patients when needed.
• Manages equipment, supplies, and workflow with echo and EKG technicians.
• Cares for infection control and equipment cleaning; adheres to JCAHO guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal cardiac sonography training

Tools

Echo PACS system

Job description

Overview

You Matter Here!Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! This job may be eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Hours: 40-Hour, Day/Evenings, Potential Weekends

$38.00 - $57.69

Disclaimer:

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.

Responsibilities

EssentialFunctions

• Introduces self and identifies patient using 2 forms of ID. Explains testing procedure.
• Reviews the medical history and directs the exam based on that information.
• Performs cardiac diagnostic imaging procedures to study the anatomy and hemodynamics of the heart, including two dimensional (2D) and Doppler modalities.
• Performs online calculations in order to quantify cardiac parameters of function and hemodynamics.
• Is knowledgeable regarding the anatomy, hemodynamics and physiology associated with both the healthy and diseased heart.
• Is knowledgeable regarding cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac medications.
• Reports abnormal findings to Cardiologists. Takes steps to safeguard patients when abnormal results are identified.
• Reviews results of testing with Cardiologists. Discusses cases and techniques used to obtain optimal images.
• Assists Cardiologists during transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Prioritizes requests based on the nature of the request and the condition and/or situation of the patients.
• Coordinates and communicates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient service and care.
• Works together to complete assignments with departmental and healthcare team members.
• When appropriate, delegates to other healthcare professionals.
• Is able to cover some of the lead echo technician’s responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Works with other echo technicians and EKG technicians to assist them with workflow.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently.
• Ensures reports are directed to appropriate Cardiologists for interpretation.
• Monitors report turnaround times for Cardiologists.
• Is familiar with JCAHO guidelines.
• Is familiar with echo PACS system. Contacts technical support when necessary to troubleshoot problems.
• Is able to operate stress testing equipment when necessary.
• Performs 12 lead electrocardiograms when necessary_
• Recognizes and reports malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Engineering.
• Is responsible for cleaning and disinfections of equipment including probes.
• Orders supplies when needed and when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Statement of Other Duties:This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

FunctionalDemands

Physical Requirements:No limitations in pushing equipment. Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands). Occasionally stoop (bending the body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist), crouches (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine).

Organizations Expectations

Behavioral Attributes: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Formal training from an accredited medical sonography program specializing in cardiac sonography.

Required Licenses

• Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for

  Diagnostic Medical Sonography or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

• RDCS preferred.
• Current certification in BLS

Required Skills

• Good computer, verbal and written skills.