Job Description

Cardiac Sonographer-ECA

Job Ref: 33168
Category: Radiology & Imaging
Location:

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: Emerson Cardiology Associates
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Office Manager of Emerson Cardiovascular Associates and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s), the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.
  • Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.
• Experience
  • Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms.
  • Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification
  • BLS healthcare provider required.
  • Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry-eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire.
• Skills
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Must be well versed in medical terminology
  • Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patient’s questions
  • Maintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology, hemodymanics and embryology, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow.
  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,

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