Per Diem Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Lahey Clinic, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahey Clinic, Inc. is seeking a qualified echocardiography technologist to perform noninvasive testing using high-frequency ultrasound waves.

You will conduct m-mode, 2D, spectral Doppler and color Doppler exams, including stress echocardiograms, to provide accurate data for cardiologists. Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in echocardiography or related experience with registry eligibility, ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation, BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or relevant clinical experience resulting in registry eligibility.
• Requires ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation or accreditation eligible and current BLS certification.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy and diagnostic evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiography testing including m-mode, 2D, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler.
• Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms and provides data for diagnoses.
• Ensures safe testing environment and responds to Code 99s.
• Retrieves and sends data using clinical and financial information systems.
• Maintains documentation in medical records, test reports and logs per policy.
• Adapts to various settings, communicates effectively to promote teamwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Education

Associate degree in echocardiography or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Clinical Manager, ensures that testing procedures are performed according to clinic and department policy and standards. Performs noninvasive examinations involving the application of high frequency ultrasonic waves.

Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

1. Performs all testing procedures in the echocardiography, which include diagnostic m-mode, two-dimensional, spectral Doppler and color Doppler.
2. Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms. In doing so, produces accurate clinical information for used by the cardiologist for the diagnosis of cardiac medical disorders.
3. Responsible for responding to Code 99s as required.
4. Troubleshoots technical methods of echocardiography as necessary.
5. Ensures a safe testing environment in all daily operations.
6. Demonstrates ability to retrieve and send data utilizing the clinical and financial information systems.
7. Understands physician orders and appropriate documentation.
8. Ensures adequate documentation in the medical record, test report and in the department logbooks according to department policy and procedures.
9. Communicates, orally and in writing, effectively to promote teamwork and team problem solving efforts.
10. Adapts to and works effectively in a variety of situations and settings, for example, special precautions disabled and dialysis patients.
11. Provides appropriately explanation of prep for testing procedures, and demonstrates the ability to schedule all types of echo tests in both Burlington and Peabody.
12. Complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of Lahey Clinic and the standards of any relevant accrediting organizations; participates actively in and abides by the requirements and adheres to the standards of Lahey Clinic’s compliance program.
13. Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
14. Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
15. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
16. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
17. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
18. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
19. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education, and maintains own educational records in support of credentialing requirements.
20. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree and/or graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or relevant clinical experience resulting in registry eligibility

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

Requires ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation or accreditation eligible and current basic life support (BLS) certification. A 1 year grace period may be provided to candidates who have completed an accredited echocardiography program and provide documentation they took but do not pass the boards.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and both written and verbal communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy, and the ability to apply that knowledge to gather relevant information for diagnostic evaluation.
• In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of one year of experience in echocardiography.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $47.00 - $69.84 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.