Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer
Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for specialization in imaging a patients heart. This role uses ultrasound equipment to examine the hearts chambers valves and vessels.Use both color flow and spectral Doppler to accurately evaluate cardiac stenotic and regurgitant lesions and intracardiac shunts and other hemodynamically significant lesions.
-Evaluate the hemodynamic significance of various cardiac disease states using all imaging modalities available in accordance with the departments protocols.
-Operate ultrasound system and assist exercise physiologist and RN during dobutamine and stress echocardiography.
-Perform diagnostic vascular examinations according to standardized laboratory protocols; deviating from normal techniques when necessary to provide the best possible results.
-Perform diagnostic vascular examinations recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized differentiating artifacts from appropriate structures while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
-Perform carotid duplex examinations to evaluate blood flow and plaque characteristics in the carotid and vertebral arteries with both real time imaging and spectral analysis using color capabilities.
-Review patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history lab results and physician orders.
-Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required or Bachelors Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred or Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
Experience
Cardiovascular Imaging Experience 1-2 years preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and disease.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques including M-mode two-dimensional pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.
- Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
- Ability to maintain composure under stress using tact and good judgment.
- Demonstrate analytical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.
Remote Type
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EEO Statement:
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
