Cardiac Ultrasound Tech at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


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 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



Qualifications - External



- Registered in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.


- Three 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.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Full Time




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




Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



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.




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