Lead Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee department workflow and ensure quality service delivery in cardiovascular medicine. Key duties include performing echocardiogram exams, streamlining clinical operations, and fostering a professional patient environment.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in cardiac care, relevant certifications including RDCS, and a commitment to excellent patient service. This position requires on-call availability, and there may be a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated cardiac experience.
• Experience within echocardiography and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assigns workload and ensures quality service delivery.
• Conducts echocardiogram examinations per ARDMS standards.
• Maintains records, supplies, and billing accuracy.

Skills

Cardiac experience

Customer service

Patient care oversight

Education

1-2 years of formal training

RDCS certification

Current CPR certification

Associate's degree

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.39 - $61.91

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Friday, on call rotation weekends and holidays

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 26000 - 2905 Cardiology Medicine

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities

Department Workflow Management

• 1. Assigns workload and ensures quality service delivery.
• 2. Determines staffing needs and maintains exam supplies.
• 3. Establishes work methods and performance standards.

Staff Development and Performance Improvement

• 1. Orients new staff and provides 90‑day competency feedback.
• 2. Offers performance feedback and assists with evaluations.
• 3. Guides echocardiogram performance and maintains protocol manuals.
• 4. Provides training on performance improvement and patient safety.
• 5. Supports staff personal growth and learning opportunities.

Customer Service

• 1. Treats all individuals with courtesy, respect, and integrity.
• 2. Responds to patient and staff concerns and follows up.
• 3. Communicates delays and offers rescheduling options when needed.

Patient Care Oversight

• 1. Ensures compliance with exam orders and protocols.
• 2. Monitors patient preparation and identification.
• 3. Promotes a confident, professional atmosphere.

Clinical Echocardiography

• 1. Performs M-mode, 2D, and color‑flow Doppler exams per ARDMS standards.
• 2. Uses optimal patient positioning and equipment settings.
• 3. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Cardiologist Support

• 1. Provides clinical history and preliminary interpretations.
• 2. Assigns exams to appropriate cardiologists.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) Assistance

• 1. Prepares patient, room, and equipment.
• 2. Assists during procedures and performs post‑procedure tasks.

Equipment Maintenance

• 1. Cleans and disinfects exam tables, probes, and ECG cables.
• 2. Maintains TEE probe disinfection and machine filters.

Department Readiness

• 1. Maintains records, supplies, and billing accuracy.
• 2. Coordinates echo with other cardiovascular testing.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• 1. 1-2 years of formal training
• 2. RDCS certification
• 3. Current CPR certification

Preferred:

• 1. Associate's degree

Experience/Skills

Required:

• 1. 5 years of dedicated cardiac experience

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.