Per Diem Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 96,211; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Per Diem Cardiac Echo Sonographer. This entry-level position involves conducting echocardiography tests and ensuring documentation is complete. Candidates should have an associate degree in echocardiography or relevant clinical experience, along with ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation eligibility. Pay ranges from $47.00 to $69.84 per hour, depending on various factors.

Qualifications

• Requires ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation or accreditation-eligibility.
• Minimum one year of experience in echocardiography required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography tests including m-mode and Doppler techniques.
• Execute stress echocardiograms for cardiac evaluations.
• Maintain a safe testing environment and document procedures properly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Education

Associate degree in echocardiography or clinical experience

Job description

Per Diem Cardiac Echo Sonographer – Beth Israel Lahey Health

Under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Clinical Manager, ensure that testing procedures are performed according to clinic and department policy and standards. Perform noninvasive examinations involving the application of high frequency ultrasonic waves.

Responsibilities

• Performs all testing procedures in the echocardiography, which include diagnostic m-mode, two-dimensional, spectral Doppler and color Doppler.
• Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms, producing accurate clinical information used by the cardiologist for the diagnosis of cardiac medical disorders.
• Responsible for responding to Code 99s as required.
• Troubleshoots technical methods of echocardiography as necessary.
• Ensures a safe testing environment in all daily operations.
• Retrieves and sends data utilizing the clinical and financial information systems.
• Understands physician orders and appropriate documentation.
• Ensures adequate documentation in the medical record, test report and department logbooks according to policy and procedures.
• Communicates orally and in writing effectively to promote teamwork and problem‑solving efforts.
• Adaptively works in a variety of situations and settings, including special precautions for disabled and dialysis patients.
• Provides appropriate explanations of preparation for testing procedures and schedules all types of echo tests in both Burlington and Peabody.
• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, Lahey Clinic policies and accrediting organization standards; participates actively in the compliance program.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting and exceeding customers’ needs and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Completes mandatory education and maintains own educational records in support of credentialing requirements.
• Performs any other duties as needed or directed to meet department needs.

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 one‑year grace period may be provided to candidates who have completed an accredited echocardiography program and provide documentation they took but did not pass the boards.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong organizational and 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

$47.00 – $69.84 per hour; compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay and other applicable factors.

Additional Information

All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care