Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Technologist INCREASED RATES

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a skilled echocardiography technologist to perform transthoracic and transesophageal studies, including stress echo and contrast enhancement. You will prepare patients, document initial findings, and ensure PHI protection while maintaining equipment and room readiness.

The role supports mobile echo services across the hospital. Required are a formal echocardiography program with at least two years of combined didactic and scanning experience and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Experience with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography and related techniques.
• Proficiency with Philips or equivalent ultrasound machines.
• Ability to assist in performance of Echocardiography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, including stress echo and contrast.
• Prepare patients and enter preliminary findings into CPACS Echo report.
• Maintain department records and secure PHI.
• Assist with scheduling and supply management.
• Move echocardiography equipment during exams throughout the hospital.
• Perform mobile echocardiography as needed.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Transthoracic and transesophageal echc

Proficiency with Philips ultrasound

Assist in Echocardiography procedures

Education

12th grade English level

Formal echocardiography program with 2+ years experience

Tools

Philips ultrasound equipment

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.

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.

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: $45.50 - $71.65

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.

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