Cardiac Ultrasound Tech at Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH) in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Full Time




Full Benefits start on day one - FREE Parking - $15,000 Sign On Bonus



The cardiac sonographer is responsible for performing professional quality
cardiac ultrasound procedures including M-MODE, 2D (real time),PW/CW DOPPLER,
COLOR FLOW IMAGING, STRESS ECHOES, TRANSESOPHAGEAL AND CONTRAST ULTRASOUND studies. Tests are performed according to the standards / guidelines of the American Society of Echocardiography. The sonographer prepares the patient for examination by explaining the procedure, acquires demographic information, clinical history, and correlates symptoms with findings. The sonographer must have the ability to recognize abnormal pathology and demonstrate correlation of this information
into a useful study, generating a permanent record of the examination on the digital PACS system and hardcopy. An initial report is prepared for the Cardiologist to
read. Direct notification to the cardiologist is initiated for issues requiring
immediate attention. Each sonographer is expected to participate as a member of
the Cardiac Ultrasound team, assisting in all aspect of the delivery of services
to patients and physicians.



Qualifications

- Registered in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.


- Four to five years Cardiac ultrasound experience required with knowledge of
M-MODE,2-D, COLOR FLOW IMAGING and Doppler.


-Experience with transesophageal imaging preferred.


-Experience with stress echo preferred


- Excellent interpersonal skills.


- Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent,
adult, older adult patients required/preferred.



EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.