Cardiac Sonographer-Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Exeter, NH is seeking an Ultrasonography Technician to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart for physician review and diagnosis. You will select equipment, explain procedures to patients, attach electrodes, obtain real-time cardiac images, and assist physicians by discussing results and ensuring high-quality, accurate studies.

Major responsibilities include selecting equipment per examination, instructing patients on

Qualifications

• Ultrasound technologist capable of operating ultrasound equipment per examination specifications.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients and assist in positioning.
• Experience discussing test results with Physicians and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment for ultrasound setup according to examination specifications.
• Explains process to patient; instructs and assists patient in assuming position.
• Discusses test results with Physician when indicated.
• Attaches electrodes to patient's chest and connects leads to ultrasound equipment.
• Produces real-time tomographic cardiac images and adjusts equipment for quality.
• Moves transducer to monitor heart areas; observes display and Doppler signals to acquire data.
• Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes; compares measurements to norms.
• Calculates data such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Doppler flow analysis

Cardiac anatomy

Patient instruction

Data measurement

Communication with physician

Quality imaging

Attention to norms

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Electrode attachment

Tomography imaging

Heart rate monitor

Doppler device

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.

Produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analysis of heart and related structures for use by Physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.

Job Description

Produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analysis of heart and related structures for use by Physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.

Major Responsibilities:

• a. Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• b. Explains process to patient; instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• c. Discusses test results with Physician when indicated.
• d. Attaches electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to electrode leads of ultrasound equipment.
• e. Produces images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
• f. Moves transducer over patient's heart areas, observes ultrasound display screen and listens to Doppler signals to acquire data for measurement of blood flow velocities.
• g. Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes recorded or keys commands into computer to measure thickness and chamber sizes of heart and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in the heart.
• h. Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function by Physician.
• i. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Pay Range

$45.00 - $66.87

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. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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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