Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech

Charles River Medical Associates; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles River Medical Associates seeks a part-time Registered Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech for our Framingham facility. 1–2 days per week with flexible 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, weekdays only.

ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) certification required; minimum 3 years Echo experience. Strong knowledge of echocardiography procedures, color Doppler, and patient interaction is essential to maintain workflow and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical Echo experience.
• Active ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) certification is required.
• Knowledge of echo policies, protocols, equipment operation and positioning techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate daily department operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and high-quality echocardiograms.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff for smooth lab flow.
• Communicate with patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Produce preliminary interpretations and write concise reports.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Doppler imaging

multitasking

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree or Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate

Tools

ARDMS RDCS or CCI (RCS)

Job description

• Location 571 Union Ave,Framingham, MA, 01702,United States
• Base Pay $60.00 - $75.00 / Hour

Description

Looking for a part-time Registered Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Tech. Our main facility is in Framingham, and we operate a satellite in Marlborough. Weekdays first shift.

Schedule: 1–2 days per week with flexibility for 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. Hours: Weekdays only, first shift.No overnights, on-call shifts, or holiday rotations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical Echo experience
• Certification: Active ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) required
• Experience with Pedoff probe continuous-wave Doppler is highly desired, or willingness to be trained
• Knowledge of echo policies & procedures, protocols, equipment operation, and positioning techniques.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks/projects in an ethical and professional manner.
• Is able to communicate, in an effective manner, and coordinate the daily operations of the department/practice to include any changes. Flexibility with hours. Ability to maintain effective interdisciplinary working relationships.
• Perform comprehensive and high-quality echocardiogram
• Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to work with ultrasound transducer and delicate panels on equipment.
• Must have a good understanding of equipment function, which isimportant, because technology is changing very rapidly.
• Must have the ability to interact with understanding with patients andstaff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation.
• Flexibility is essential here. Technicians also interact with physiciansfor the purpose of information.
• Must have the ability to distinguish the exact spectrum of colornecessary to perform color flow Doppler’s.
• Must have a high level of analytical ability to perform complex colorDoppler testing, which requires a professional level of knowledge to
  interpret and analyze test results,
• Must possess visual acuity to distinguish gradations of color andclosely examine the significance of all cardiac structures to produce adiagnostic scan of the heart.
• Must have the ability of producing an initial interpretation to thereferring physicians.
• Must possess a high degree of technical expertise with the knowledgeof cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Obtain the necessary and accurate measurements and write preliminary report in a timely manner.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information to ensure all appropriate imaging technique will be obtained.
• Apply independent judgment during the echocardiography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimal diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Be able to effectively handle emergency situations.
• Maintain all ultrasound equipment, trouble-shoot minor operating problems and report all malfunctions to appropriate service provider.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the echocardiography examination.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Computer skills are essential and include but are not limited to, lab operating systems, database use, echocardiographic lab reporting software, image archiving and standard office management systems (email, word processing, etc.)
• Be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Be able to assist patients with limited mobility.

At Charles River Medical Associates, we provide a work culture that is empowering. We encourage our team to be great and give their best each day. Our valued employees are the foundation of our success and are the key to fulfilling our mission. Charles River supports employee learning and development and strives to promote within.

Requirements

Job Requirement

• Current licensure as a registered cardiac sonographer
• Minimum of associate degree (or equivalent program w/ Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate) with ARDCS or CCI credential.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in echocardiography field
• A thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics is required.