Cardiac Sonographer Senior

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Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's.
Free parking in Waltham!

 

Job Summary

Summary:
A healthcare professional specially trained to use imaging technology for diagnosing heart problems in patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:
-Oversee the performance of echocardiogram tests to obtain crucial data about patients.
-Oversee the analysis of blood flow, valve function, and chamber size to determine the overall heart condition.
-May assist physicians in diagnosing patients with heart conditions.
-Accurately record patient data and test results.
-Oversee the handling of administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or the cleaning equipment.
-May operate ultrasound equipment to capture moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

 

Qualifications

Education:
Associate's Degree in Sonography required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials:

• Fetal Echocardiography Specialty [FE] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
• Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Experience:
Two (2) years of cardiovascular imaging experience. 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.
- Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to perform echo and vascular sonography studies including complex studies: stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography examinations.
- Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.
- Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.
- Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

52 Second Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$31.98 - $47.85/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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