GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The cardiac sonographer will perform all standard echo tech duties, which includes recording high quality echocardiograms incorporating 2D, 3D, M-Mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging. Measurements and reporting 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
Ensures all patients are treated with the highest quality of care
Ensures all patient needs are fulfilled while under the care of the department
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)
There are no supervisory or managerial responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Manager or Lead Cardiac Sonographer of the department.
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 has a long history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, our world revolves around our patients and their families, which is why we’ve been nationally recognized for our best practices in patient care, safety measures and surgical outcomes. 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. Must be BLS certified.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most studies are performed in the echo lab exam rooms, however performing portable echoes throughout the hospital as needed is required. Must be able to move ultrasound machines and related equipment as needed for testing.
EEO Statement Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
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