Echo Cardiac Analyst per diem BWH Cardiovascular at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Cardiac Imaging Core Lab (CICL), Directed by Scott D. Solomon, MD, is an academic research organization located within the Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated hospital. Through close collaboration with academic, NIH, and industry partners, the CICL supports a wide range of activities including echocardiographic study design, analysis, and central core lab operations for primarily large-scale national and international clinical trials. There are approximately 40 staff supporting 40+ clinical trials ongoing at any given time with a typical volume of 1000 - 1500 echos received each month.


Reporting to the CICL Technical Director and working under the supervision of Harvard Faculty Directors, the Echo Specialist is an integral member of the CICL and assists with high-level, complex research including but not limited to echocardiographic analysis and data quality assurance. The Echo Specialist will have the opportunity to interact with research collaborators within other Harvard departments and at other institutions across the U.S. and other countries around the world.



Qualifications



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as an integral part of the research team and provides echocardiographic expertise for CICL lab functions.


• Performs echocardiographic analysis of heart size and function in a high quality, scientific, and reproducible manner. These analyses may include but are not limited to: 2D, 3D, M Mode, Color Doppler, strain, etc.


• Performs routine reproducibility testing for QA/ QC review by CICL Technical Director.


• Assists CICL Technical Director with the creation, testing, and validation of study specific databases and analysis software.


• Provides other echocardiographic technical research support as per the CICL Technical Director and CICL Directors as it relates to the overall research scope of the CICL.


• Participates in lab wide and/or project specific meetings.


• Adheres to all CICL SOPs as well as internal system and technical requirements for performing within this role.

Qualifications

• MD with cardiovascular experience or PhD with cardiovascular research experience in human subject clinical trials is required.


• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, cardiac pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of heart disease is required. Advanced knowledge in echocardiography including but not limited to 3-D, gradient analysis, etc. is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to perform echocardiographic analysis analyze 2D, M Mode, Color Doppler, strain, etc. is required.


• Strong research design and analytical skills.


• Strong computer and database statistical skills.


• Excellent time management/organizational skills.


• Able to multitask and assign priorities in a busy, challenging environment.


• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.



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