Cardiac Sonographer III

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Cardiac Sonographer III to independently perform all echocardiograms in hospital and pediatric settings, including complex valve and congenital cases. The role supports high-acuity diagnostic decisions and precepts junior staff and fellows.

You will contribute to accreditation efforts, participate in teaching, and ensure patient privacy and safety while adapting imaging to inpatient, outpatient, and procedural environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all echocardiography studies, including complex pediatric cases.
• Experience with congenital heart disease imaging.
• Precepting medical staff and students as needed.
• Adherence to safety and privacy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive echocardiograms in hospital and pediatric settings.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and fellows.
• Support accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with Cath/EP lab teams for advanced imaging.

Skills

Echocardiography

Pediatric/congenital echoes

Precepting/mentoring

Independent case performance

Education

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Epic

PACS

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer III is responsible for independently performing all echocardiograms, including those that are very complex, in the hospital-based and/or pediatric settings. This could include complex valve cases, complex congenital echoes, Cath/EP lab cases, biopsies, TAVRs, or pediatric echoes. In Pediatrics, independently performs comprehensive echocardiographic studies in patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. As such, this role requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology, and directly supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer is responsible for precepting junior staff, students, and/or fellows and may be involved in accreditation applications and ongoing quality assurance projects. They are expected to step in and help in the absence of a lead sonographer or manager. The sonographer will understand the reasons for the patient's exam and prepare preliminary reports with accurate measures and appropriate statements. The sonographer will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adhere to departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change over time at the discretion of department leadership to meet the department's evolving needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform all Cardiac Sonographer II responsibilities.
• Independently perform all cases.
• Troubleshoot Epic/PACS issues.
• Precept junior staff and/or students and set an example regarding work ethic, workflow, and technical expertise.
• Lead team in the absence of lead sonographers and provide back-up support as needed.
• Help collect data for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
• Willingness to pick up extra shifts to help with lab needs
• Guide administrative support staff when technical/scheduling questions arise to ensure optimal operation of the clinic and lab.
• Performs advanced cardiac imaging services, including complex congenital, pediatric, fetal, and structural echocardiography, utilizing active pediatric echocardiography certification as required.
• Provides imaging support for Cath/EP lab procedures, including biopsies and TAVR cases, and delivers full assistance for advanced and 3D transesophageal echocardiography at designated community sites.
• Maintains responsibility for accreditation applications and ongoing quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Actively participates in teaching and mentoring fellows, supports research initiatives through data collection, imaging analysis, abstract presentations, and manuscript preparation, and represents the organization in professional and industry settings.
• For NH sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
• Basic Life Support [BLS]

Experience

Sonographer experience 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in performing echocardiograms on critically ill or high-acuity patients, adapting techniques to complex clinical scenarios.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in performing studies across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and emergency environments.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Salary Range: $49-$58.80

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$38.30 - $57.59/Hourly

Grade

6

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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