Per diem Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians invites a Cardiac Sonographer I to perform comprehensive echocardiograms for adult and pediatric patients in outpatient and hospital settings, aiding timely diagnosis and patient care.

You will review indications, acquire high-quality images, prepare preliminary findings, and collaborate with interpreting physicians while maintaining safety, privacy, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• RCS (CCI) or RDCS (ARDMS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment per infection control and safety protocols.
• Review patient history and indications to plan examinations.
• Position patients and perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms within six months of hire.
• Perform ultrasound contrast studies and bubble studies when indicated.
• Acquire diagnostic images and interpret findings for reporting.
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Assist with scheduling and patient flow to support operations.
• Meet productivity and volume expectations per department standards.

Skills

RCS/RDCS certification

BLS certification

Education

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Join Mass General Brigham and bring your echocardiography expertise to a mission-driven healthcare system committed to high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Cardiac Sonographer I, you will play an important role in supporting timely diagnosis and treatment by performing comprehensive echocardiograms and related cardiac ultrasound studies for adult and/or pediatric patients in outpatient and hospital-based settings.

About the Role

Following an orientation period, you will independently perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms and/or bubble studies while demonstrating foundational knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology within your assigned patient population. You will review clinical indications, acquire high-quality diagnostic images, prepare accurate preliminary findings, and collaborate with interpreting physicians and care teams to support safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.

What You'll Do

• Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
• Review patient history, clinical indications, and prior reports or images to understand the purpose of each examination.
• Position patients appropriately and use ergonomic scanning techniques to support patient comfort, sonographer safety, and a positive patient and family experience.
• Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms independently within six months of hire, following department protocols and assigned patient population needs.
• Perform ultrasound contrast studies, agitated saline bubble studies, and complex portable studies when indicated.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images and recognize cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to the examination.
• Prepare accurate preliminary reports and communicate findings to the interpreting physician in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support activities necessary to maintain accreditation standards.
• Assist with scheduling and patient flow to support efficient departmental operations.
• Meet productivity and volume expectations as defined by department standards.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with patient safety, departmental, hospital, and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field.

Why Join Mass General Brigham?

At Mass General Brigham, you’ll be part of a collaborative healthcare community where clinical excellence, teamwork, innovation, and compassion come together to improve the lives of patients and families. This role offers the opportunity to use your technical skill, clinical judgment, and patient-centered approach in a supportive environment that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Make an Impact

Your work will help ensure patients receive timely, high-quality cardiac imaging while supporting departmental needs, including coverage for call-outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. If you are a detail-oriented sonographer who is committed to exceptional care and continuous learning, we invite you to bring your talents to Mass General Brigham.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1 Parkway

Pay Range

$45 - $57.34/Hourly

Grade

5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. 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 .

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