Lead Cardiac Sonographer & Echo Lab Educator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer III to perform comprehensive echocardiography exams and support the Echo Lab operations in Boston. The role includes leading educational activities for staff, fellows, and students, and ensuring alignment with ASE/ACS standards.

The candidate should have vocational or technical training in cardiac ultrasound, ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, and about five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in cardiac ultrasound.
• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification or eligibility.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience with computer systems including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of a Cardiac Sonographer III.
• Assists in the daily operations of the echo lab; acts as a day-to-day contact for sonographers and physicians for intradepartmental issues.
• Prioritizes inpatient echo requests, assigns studies where needed, and responds to/schedules urgent exam requests.
• Maintains schedule of teaching assignments and assists in clinical teaching of staff/student sonographers, trainees, and cardiology fellows.
• Evaluates, reviews and updates content of training materials and courses on a regular basis. Researches and develops new programs, curricula, and educational products.
• Leads workshops and training sessions for sonographers. Provides monthly feedback to sonographers in a constructive manner.
• Troubleshoots in the event of technical issues with machines. Contacts appropriate service vendors.
• Troubleshoots technical issues with echo reporting software.
• Participates in the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
• Communicates and discusses departmental problems to the manager.
• Maintains supplies for all campuses. Completes code cart and med checks as needed.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

MS Office

Education

Vocational or technical training in cardiac ultrasound

Bachelor’s degree in echocardiography or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer III to perform comprehensive echocardiography exams and support the Echo Lab operations in Boston. The role includes leading educational activities for staff, fellows, and students, and ensuring alignment with ASE/ACS standards.

The candidate should have vocational or technical training in cardiac ultrasound, ARDMS/CCI certification or eligibility, and about five years of related experience.