Cardiac Sonographer, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform inpatient and outpatient cardiac ultrasound exams, contributing to accurate physician reviews and high-quality imaging.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography with registry-eligibility and BLS. Minimum acute care experience is expected, with strong patient interaction and meticulous image acquisition.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in cardiac sonography or equivalent experience in acute care settings.
• Six months of related acute care experience as part of degree program or post-degree.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac ultrasound exams according to physician orders in the Cardiology department or on patient units.
• Reviews patient charts prior to exam to gather symptoms and history.
• Interviews the outpatient for symptoms and cardiac history.
• Prepares patient for procedure by positioning and explaining the exam.
• Acquires cardiac ultrasound images.
• Integrates images into automated system and compiles a preliminary report for Cardiologist.
• Processes patient billing and inputs data into the billing system.
• Cleans testing equipment after each exam.

Skills

Cardiac Ultrasound

Education

Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography

Tools

Automated imaging system

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.

Contributes to the Hospital's mission by performing Cardiac Ultrasound Testing procedures for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality images for physician review

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

• Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography. Five years of Cardiac Sonographer experience may be considered in lieu of the degree

• At least six months of directly related experience in an acute care setting which would include clinicals as part of their degree

Education/Experience Preferred: At least two years' experience in an acute care setting

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

For employees hired on or after February 1, 2014:

• Registry-eligible upon hire: Must become registered with the RDCS credential within one year of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

JOB FUNCTIONS

As part of the Cardiology team, the Cardiac Sonographer position:

• Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac ultrasound exams according to physician orders either in the Cardiology department or remotely with equipment on patient units.

• Reviews inpatient chart prior to exam to gather pertinent symptoms and history of the patient.

• Interviews the outpatient for symptoms and cardiac history.

• Prepares patient for procedure by assisting/placing patient in proper imaging position and explaining exam.

• Acquires cardiac ultrasound images.

• Integrates images into automated system and compiles a preliminary report for Cardiologist.

• Processes patient billing and inputs data into patient billing system.

• Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.

Pay Range:

$46.00 - $61.91

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.

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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