Cardiac Sonographer I

Cardiac Sonographer

The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound examinations to define and document anatomy and physiology of the heart, identify or rule out congenital anomalies, and assess ventricular function in pre and post-operative patients.

Job Description

• Assists in planning case methodology and conducts comprehensive examinations in non-invasive lab as needed.
• Analyzes test results and prepares preliminary diagnoses and findings for physicians' review.
• Establishes supportive relationships with patients and families.
• Identifies patients' and families' specific needs and incorporates them into patient care as appropriate.
• Explains examination procedures to patients/parents and notifies them of scheduling problems or changes.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and inspects transducers according to established procedures.
• Cleans and maintains examination rooms and equipment.
• Monitors and restocks supplies, reporting items to be reordered.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.
• May conduct informational sessions to outside observers (i.e., potential ultrasound students or clinical students early in their education program).
• Assists in data collection for research studies.
• Develops knowledge of current professional trends and practices as well as anatomy, physiology, surgical repair, and related subjects through attendance at conferences, reading sessions, and other continuing education programs.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent education.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program that includes one year of clinical experience in pediatric and/or adult echocardiography.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS) certification (adult or pediatric) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). New graduates must obtain certification within one year from the date of graduation.
• A current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T-passes.

Job Status

Full-Time Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Work Location

Boston