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Job Summary

The cardiac sonographer will perform all basic functions of an echo tech, which includes recording high quality echocardiograms incorporating 2D, 3D, M-Mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging. Measurements will be made in accordance with ASE standards and protocols.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Records high quality transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms. Utilizes agitated saline and echo contrast as needed.
-Writes an accurate preliminary report using Epic reporting template
-Recognizes and reports critical result findings in accordance with department policy
-Ensures echo orders are accurate and appropriate prior to each exam
-Practices and complies with all infection control standards
-Perform echo exams in all settings (Outpatient, inpatient and portable echoes in patient rooms, ICU, PACU, OR, ED, Observation Unit and other locations within the hospital)
-Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Manager or Lead Cardiac Sonographer of the department.

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of 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 in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

 

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography degree program is requiredRequired: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials which must be current and continuously maintainedNew graduates must be registry eligible at time of hire and must obtain RDCS or RCS credentials within 6 months of hire date.BLS Certification requiredAt least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting preferredPerforms an Echocardiogram as per American Society of Echocardiography standards and IAC standards.Able to record an uncomplicated echocardiogram accurately within 30 minutesAble to enter data electronically accurately and quicklyAble to perform and troubleshoot stress echo exams Able to perform and troubleshoot TEE examsGood communication skills with physicians, nurses, fellow staff members and patientsAdheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards as set by the hospital

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$29.23 - $44.48/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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