Cardiac Sonographer: Real-Time Heart Imaging Specialist

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analysis of the heart and related structures for physician diagnosis and study of heart disease.

You will help acquire high-quality cardiac images, explain procedures to patients, and assist physicians by interpreting findings and ensuring accurate data collection in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment for ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• Explains process to patient; instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Discusses test results with Physician when indicated.
• Attaches electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to electrode leads of ultrasound equipment.
• Produces images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
• 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.
• 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.
• Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function by Physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analysis of the heart and related structures for physician diagnosis and study of heart disease.

You will help acquire high-quality cardiac images, explain procedures to patients, and assist physicians by interpreting findings and ensuring accurate data collection in a fast-paced clinical setting.