Heart and vascular ultra tech II

Baystate Health; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Full-Time Cardiac Echo Sonographer to join the Baystate Cardiology team in Palmer/Springfield, MA. The role involves performing echocardiograms and collaborating with physicians to support patient care.

Qualified candidates have an accredited diagnostic sonography program, BLS, and RDCS. The position requires 40 hours weekly with on-call, weekend and holiday rotation within a busy cardiac diagnostics department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program required.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) license with American Heart Association.
• 3+ years of experience preferred in echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms according to department protocol and procedure.
• Operates and optimizes ultrasound equipment to improve image quality.
• Completes documentation in PACS and ensures accurate billing.
• Demonstrates initiative, reliability and flexibility in duties.
• Assists with emergency procedures as needed.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

RDCS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

We are looking for a Full-Time Cardiac Echo Sonographer to join our Baystate Cardiology team! We are a 68-bed community hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts. We provide access to the world-class doctors, treatments, diagnostics, and technology of the Baystate Health network. Our team members, including skilled, compassionate nurses and medical support staff members, provide advanced and compassionate care.

Schedule: 40 hours, day shift On-call, weekend & holiday rotation

Location: 3300 Main Street Springfield, MA

Qualifications

Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program required Active Basic Life Support (BLS) license with American Heart Association 3+ years of experience preferred

Summary

The role of the cardiac sonographer is to perform echocardiograms evaluating different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow. The incumbent must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities. The individual will work with physicians and in doing so may assist in other diagnostic procedures (TEE's, Stress Echocardiograms). Other duties may include research, 3D imaging, scheduling appointments, explaining procedures to patients and or assisting patients, maintaining ultrasound equipment. Incumbent is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice/Performs diagnostic quality exams according to department protocol/procedure. Possess a comprehensive understanding of heart and vascular and thoracic anatomy, heart and vascular pathophysiology and hemodynamics.
• Clinical Practice/Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and optimizes equipment to enhance image quality. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow, including the biological effects of ultrasound.
• Completes patient charge capture in PACS system and paperwork accurately and timely. Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department.
• Illustrates initiative, reliability and flexibility while performing duties.
• Actively seeks and is receptive to honest feedback from healthcare team in ways to improve quality and performance.
• Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.
• Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.
• Is knowledgeable of and assists with emergency procedures.
• Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department.
• Individual and/or team objectives from previous review cycle.

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required)

Certification: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

All correspondence can be directed to: Jim Pugliese, Healthcare Recruiter [e-mail]

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation Note

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $47.14 - $56.05 - $70.72

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield