Heart & Vascular Sonographer

200 Baystate Franklin Medical Ctr.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Full-Time Cardiac Echo Sonographer for the Baystate Cardiology team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. The role involves performing echocardiograms and collaborating with physicians to evaluate heart function.

Graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with BLS certification is required; 3+ years of experience is preferred. Schedule includes day shifts, on-call, weekends & holidays with on-site parking at BFMC.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic quality echocardiograms per department protocol.
• Optimize image quality and understand ultrasound physics and measurements.
• Complete patient charge capture in PACS and maintain documentation.
• Demonstrate initiative, reliability, and flexibility in duties.
• Seek feedback from the healthcare team to improve quality and performance.
• Pursue educational resources for professional development.
• Assist with emergency procedures as needed.
• Maintain safe operation of ultrasound equipment.
• Work with physicians and support staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required)

Certificate (Required)

Tools

PACS

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Eligible Sign-on Bonus 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: Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) 164 High Street Greenfield, MA On-site parking.

Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program required. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) license from the 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:

• 1) 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.
• 2) 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..
• 3) 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..
• 4) Illustrates initiative, reliability and flexibility while performing duties.
• 5) Actively seeks and is receptive to honest feedback from healthcare team in ways to improve quality and performance.
• 6) Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.
• 7) Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.
• 8) Is knowledgeable of and assists with emergency procedures.
• 9) Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department.
• 10) Individual and/or team objectives from previous review cycle.

Education:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required)
• Certificate (Required)

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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 $52.01 - $59.78 - $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