Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

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Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare

• people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds
• to apply.

Per Diem 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 required

Required:

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials which must be current and continuously maintained New graduates must be registry eligible at time of hire and must obtain RDCS or RCS credentials within 6 months of hire date. BLS Certification required At least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting preferred Performs an Echocardiogram as per American Society of Echocardiography standards and IAC standards. Able to record an uncomplicated echocardiogram accurately within 30 minutes Able to enter data electronically accurately and quickly Able to perform and troubleshoot stress echo exams Able to perform and troubleshoot TEE exams Good communication skills with physicians, nurses, fellow staff members and patients Adheres 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)

EEO Statement:

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.