Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist III - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Tufts Medicine; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist III to join their team. This role involves performing advanced cardiac ultrasound examinations and assisting in various echocardiographic studies while ensuring high-quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Science and relevant clinical experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to patient care and diagnostic excellence. If you're passionate about cardiac imaging and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree and RDMS or CCI certification within one year.
• One year of clinical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations and provide preliminary interpretations.
• Assist in various echocardiographic studies and maintain quality control.

Skills

Cardiac Ultrasound Techniques

Preliminary Interpretation Skills

Clinical Experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Science

Job description

Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist III

Apply locations: Lowell General Hospital - 14 Research Place

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R14097

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 14 Research Place - North Chelmsford, MA

Hours: 30 hours weekly, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30AM- 6PM

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate’s degree in Radiologic Science.
2. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of hire.
3. One (1) year of clinical experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations using m-mode, 2-D, 3-D, and Doppler techniques. Gives preliminary interpretation of study results to cardiologist.
2. Performs echocardiograms in the echocardiography laboratory, cardiac catheterization laboratory, intensive care unit, or ward units.
3. Assists physicians in obtaining transesophageal, intraoperative, and three-dimensional studies. Assists physicians in obtaining and recording data for research projects.
4. Obtains permanent video or digital recordings and tracings from the ultrasound unit.
5. Makes appropriate measurements and calculations from information obtained during exam.
6. Acquisition and exporting of three-dimensional echocardiographic data, and off-line computer analysis of the data set for more detailed assessment of cardiac anatomy and quantification of cardiac function.
7. Ensures that all tests are officially read by the cardiologist; contributes technical and professional knowledge to final diagnostic impressions on reports, participates actively in echo reading sessions.
8. Proofreads the final official echo report before it is sent to medical records.
9. Participates in quality control and quality assurance on all ultrasonic equipment and instrumentation by recording and maintaining documentation for review. Maintains order and cleanliness of all equipment and work areas to ensure that all maintenance and infectious disease control guidelines are met.
10. Assists supervisor in the technical training of new sonographers and/or interns. Develops and maintains a teaching file system.