Cardiac Sonographer Senior

2w2 weeks ago

Mass General Brigham

Waltham, US · Part-time · $76,600 – $113,180

About this role

A healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients. This senior-level cardiac sonographer oversees the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients, analyzing blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine overall heart condition.

In day-to-day operations, the sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart. They assist physicians in diagnosing heart conditions and accurately record patient data and test results. They also handle administrative tasks like scheduling and cleaning.

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking discoveries, and this role is essential to exceptional care. The sonographer works as part of a collaborative team dedicated to cardiac imaging.

This senior position offers the opportunity to perform complex studies including stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography. The role requires flexibility to perform tests in a variety of clinical environments and to educate patients and families.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Sonography required.
Two (2) to three (3) years of cardiovascular imaging experience required.
Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
Proficiency in operating ultrasound equipment using M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.
Ability to perform complex studies including stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography.
Skill in making knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent ARDMS certification preferred.

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 and its chambers.
Perform complex studies including stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography examinations.

Benefits

Free parking in Waltham.
Set weekly schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Opportunity to contribute to a not-for-profit organization focused on patient care, research, and teaching.