Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a per diem Echo Technologist to perform transthoracic and transesophageal studies, including stress echo and strain, while adhering to ICAEL guidelines. You will work with Philips or comparable equipment and ensure accurate preliminary findings for physicians.

The role requires advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, 2D/3D imaging, and CME credits in echocardiography, with responsibilities spanning exam preparation, patient care, and schedule coordination in a

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Experienced in Transthoracic (M-mode, 2-D and 3D echocardiography, Strain, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo and Contrast Enhancement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, Stress Echo and proficient with echo contrast enhancement and Strain.
• Utilizes knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to optimize studies. Performs Cardiac echo studies in accordance with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission’s standards and guidelines for Echocardiography.
• Enters preliminary technical findings into McKesson CPACS Echo report to be viewed by the interpreting physician.
• Maintains department records and Secures PHI in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
• Orders supplies.
• Assists with scheduling.
• Prepares patient room and maintains room and equipment cleanliness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and the Infection prevention hospital policies.
• Ability to perform mobile echocardiography.

Skills

Transthoracic echocardiography

Transesophageal echocardiography

Stress echo

3D echocardiography

Echo contrast enhancement

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Education

Formal echocardiography program

2+ years combined didactic and scanning experience

15 hours echocardiography CME in 3 years

ARDMS RDCS certification

CCI RCS certification

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

Philips ultrasound

Other ultrasound equipment

Job description

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

Per Diem; Based on department needs

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, Stress Echo and proficient with echo contrast enhancement and Strain.

• Utilizes knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to optimize studies. Performs Cardiac echo studies in accordance with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission’s standards and guidelines for Echocardiography.

• Prepares patients for all exams.

• Enters preliminary technical findings into McKesson CPACS Echo report to be viewed by the interpreting physician.

• Maintains department records and Secures PHI in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.

• Orders supplies.

• Assists with scheduling.

• Prepares patient room and maintains room and equipment cleanliness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and the Infection prevention hospital policies.

• Ability to perform mobile echocardiography.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

• Experienced in Transthoracic (M-mode, 2-D and 3D echocardiography, Strain, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo and Contrast Enhancement procedures.

• Able to use Philips or other comparable ultrasound equipment

• Ability to assist in performance of Echocardiography procedures.

Education Required

• Written and verbal English skills at a 12th grade level.

• Formal echocardiography program with minimum of 2 years of combined didactic and scanning experience.

• Must document at least 15 hours of CME’s of echocardiography-related CME over a period of 3 years and CME’s must be earned within the 3-year period prior to submission to the accrediting body. CEU’s may be Category 1 AMA or other approved noncategory 1 credit including those credits as approved by organizations such as ASE, SDMS, ARRT, or CCS that have content specific to echocardiography.

Registration/Certification

• American Heart Association BLS

• Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS) registered certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Current Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) registered certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving. Ability to move echocardiography equipment to perform echocardiograms throughout the hospital.

Pay Range:

$41.53 - $68.35

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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