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We have a variety of full time, part time, and per diem Cardiac Sonographer openings across Mass General Brigham sites in the Boston area.
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
At Mass General the brightest minds in medicine collaborate on behalf of our patients to bridge innovative science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. We provide care locally, nationally and globally by partnering with underserved communities to build, improve and sustain health care delivery and healthier communities.
New Grads welcome to apply!
Opportunity to join one of the top world-class academic medical centers in the country.
Continuing Education: Frequent onsite continuing educational programs and offsite Echo conferences funded by the hospital.
Employee Centered: Voted as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts!
What you will do:
- Perform comprehensive and high-quality echocardiogram following MGH Echocardiography Lab protocol.
- Utilize a variety of techniques, such as 2DE, M-mode, Doppler, Agitated saline contrast, Ultrasound Enhancement Agents (UEA), 2D strain or 3DE, etc.
- Perform a variety of echocardiography exams, including Stress echocardiogram, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) echocardiogram, CRT, Ramp study, etc. May assist physicians in the Catheterization Lab and OR by performing echocardiography studies to aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease risk factors.
- Apply independent judgment during the echocardiography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimal diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echocardiography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Must be able to push a 300lb ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital when assigned to a portable rotation.
Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Sonographer experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Solid knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology in the specific population being cared for.
- Understanding of cardiovascular diseases and conditions and related symptoms.
- Ability to assess relevant medical history, patient-reported concerns, and any contraindications or limitations to echo testing.
- Good understanding of equipment function and ultrasound physics.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient and staff safety and patient experience through adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Ability to mobilize heavy ultrasound machines as well as occasionally lift patients from stretchers or wheelchairs, assist incontinent patients, and lift boxes of supplies.
- Ability to spend prolonged time standing while working.
- Ability to work as a team and collaborate with all role groups.
- Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and colleagues, including physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and peers.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Pay Range
$30.21 - $43.16/Hourly
Grade
5
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