Senior Cardiac Sonographer

5d5 days ago

Mass General Brigham

Waltham, US · Part-time · $63,960 – $95,700

About this role

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, tech experts, and researchers to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service. A Senior Cardiac Sonographer is a healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients.

Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients and analyze blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine overall heart condition. Assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions and accurately record patient data and test results. Operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and cleaning equipment in a high-performing team environment. Work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with free parking available in Waltham. Demonstrate flexibility performing tests in a variety of clinical environments while educating patients and families on procedures.

Join Mass General Brigham to experience what it means to drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. High-performing teams strive to provide exceptional care through advanced cardiac imaging. This senior role offers opportunities to perform complex studies like stress echocardiography and transesophageal examinations.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Sonography required
Two (2) years of cardiovascular imaging experience; 2-3 years required
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - ARDMS preferred
Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping
Ability to perform examinations recognizing structures, differentiating artifacts, and utilizing anatomy knowledge
Ability to perform echo and vascular sonography studies including complex studies
Ability to educate patients and families on procedures and make knowledgeable clinical assessments

Responsibilities

Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients
Analyze blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine overall heart condition
Assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions
Accurately record patient data and test results
Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and cleaning equipment
Operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart
Perform complex studies including stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography