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Northeast Hospital Corporation
Cardiac Sonographer - 36 hours, day shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$77,436 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Description:
New grads welcome!- Increased pay rates! This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign on bonus for new hires not already working in the BILH network. Under the general supervision of the Department Clinical Manager and Lead Sonographer performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on adult inpatients and outpatients. These include but are not limited to, Transthoracic Echo, Transesophageal Echo, and Stress Echo.
- Performs all testing procedures in echocardiography listed in the department protocols.
- Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms. In doing so, produces accurate clinical information used by the cardiologist for the diagnosis of cardiac medical disorders.
- Responsible for responding to cardiac arrests as required.
- Responsible for participating in the on call rotation
- Troubleshoots technical methods of echocardiography as necessary.
- Ensures a safe testing environment in all daily operations.
- Demonstrates ability to retrieve and send data utilizing the clinical and financial information systems.
- Understands physician orders and appropriate documentation.
- Ensures adequate documentation in the medical record, test report according to department policy and procedures.
- Communicates, orally and in writing, effectively to promote teamwork and team problem solving efforts.
- Adapts to and works effectively in a variety of situations and settings, for example, special precautions disabled and dialysis patients.
- Provides explanation of prep for testing procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Associate degree and/or graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or relevant clinical experience resulting in registry eligibilityLicensure, Certification, Registration:
Requires ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS accreditation or accreditation eligible and current basic life support (BLS) certification.Pay Range:
$46.00- $68.