Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer Lead to independently perform echocardiograms, including complex cases, in hospital-based and pediatric settings. You will coordinate schedules, liaise with leadership, and contribute to quality assurance and accreditation efforts.

The role requires RDCS and/or RCS credentials, BLS, and 5–7 years of sonography experience. Onsite work located at 52 Second Avenue, with a 40-hour week and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• RCS and RDCS required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms including complex studies.
• Coordinate sonographer schedule and coverage under leadership guidance.
• Contribute to accreditation applications and quality assurance projects.
• Provide feedback on staff performance and hiring actions.
• Liaise between sonographers and leadership to communicate feedback and staffing needs.
• Teach fellows and interact with academic partners.

Skills

Motivate and coach team

Active listening

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - CCI

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - ARDMS

BLS Certification

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Job Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer Lead is responsible for independently performing all echocardiograms, including those that are very complex, in the hospital-based and/or pediatric settings. The sonographer lead will serve as the liaison between sonographers and leadership. They are also responsible for coordinating the sonographer schedule and coverage under the guidance of the manager and medical director. The sonographer lead is involved in accreditation applications and ongoing quality assurance projects. They are expected to provide constructive feedback to staff and input on staff performance evaluations, hiring, and corrective action. Responsibilities may change over time at the discretion of department leadership to meet the department’s evolving needs.

*For NH sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state’s OPLC is required upon

• Perform all Cardiac Sonographer III responsibilities.
• Accreditation applications and ongoing quality assurance to maintain accreditation.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff and ensure adherence to protocol.
• Provide input on staff performance evaluations, hiring, corrective actions, and firings.
• Liaise between sonographers and leadership to communicate feedback/concerns regarding personnel, workflow, staffing, etc.
• Coordinate sonographer schedule and coverage under the guidance of the pediatric cardiology manager and medical director.
• Contribute to and present at team meetings.
• Liaison for local schools. Interview students.
• Teach fellows.
• Provide input on equipment demonstrations.
• Collaborates closely with investigators to support and streamline research operations, serving as a key resource for triaging and prioritizing patient orders to ensure efficient workflow.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of study protocols while also managing technical staff schedules, including reviewing and approving time‑off requests to maintain adequate operational coverage.
• Coordinate the sonographer schedule and coverage under the guidance of the cardiology manager and medical director.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required
• Basic Life Support [BLS] - required

Experience
Sonographer experience 5-7 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.
• Active listening, ensuring team members feel heard and understood.
• Ability to adapt and efficiently solve problems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

52 Second Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$46.58 - $67.74/Hourly

Grade

7

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EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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