Senior Cardiac Sonographer

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Cardiac Sonographer
Job Location: Boston MA
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.
Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
Explains procedures to patients.
Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
Interprets exams and chart graphics as needed and processes hard copy results.
Assists with managing the daily work-flow by performing portable exams.
Performs advanced technical responsibilities consistent with level of skills.
Performs stress echo examinations.
Performs dodutamine echo examinations.
Performs vascular studies when needed.
Performs Holter Monitor analysis for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
Performs cardiac stress tests under direct physician supervision.
Prepares the patient for stress test including electrode placement. Explains and demonstrates stress test to patients.
Observes patient; records and calculates all necessary parameters and interprets Electrocardiogram tracing for diagnostic purposes.
Prepares and maintains a record system for patient examination results.
Provides guidance in performing echocardiograms to technicians fellows and students.
Provides guidance and direction to EKG Technicians in the absence of the Manager.
Maintains department records reports and files as required.
Performs charge entry into the hospital billing system.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions as required.
Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients visitors physicians and fellow employees in a courteous professional and friendly manner.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of adult and geriatric patients regularly served. Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such age groups.
Maintains work area and equipment in condition as required by department standards.
Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and orders new supply to prevent shortages.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.
Conforms to hospital standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
Utilizes hospitals behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospitals goals and mission.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Works independently in amyloid clinic.
Able to perform research studies with high technical expertise and reproducibility.
Able to take on senior administrative duty responsibilities and navigate day to day operations including delegation of workflow to other staff in the absence of the chief echo tech.
Ability to troubleshoot scheduling issues and manage unexpected work disruptions (such as difficult patients add-on studies sonographer absences etc.)
Carry out senior administrative duties as requested by the chief sonographer and troubleshoot software difficulties with ISCV and ordering systems.
Able to teach other technical staff and cardiology fellows both in terms of medical knowledge and hands-on technical expertise.
Able to contribute to the maintenance and/or repair of machine hardware and software.

Job Title: Senior Cardiac Sonographer Job Location: Boston MA Job Type: Full-Time Job Description: Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment. Positions patients and operates equipmen...

Job Title: Senior Cardiac Sonographer
Job Location: Boston MA
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.
Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
Explains procedures to patients.
Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
Interprets exams and chart graphics as needed and processes hard copy results.
Assists with managing the daily work-flow by performing portable exams.
Performs advanced technical responsibilities consistent with level of skills.
Performs stress echo examinations.
Performs dodutamine echo examinations.
Performs vascular studies when needed.
Performs Holter Monitor analysis for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
Performs cardiac stress tests under direct physician supervision.
Prepares the patient for stress test including electrode placement. Explains and demonstrates stress test to patients.
Observes patient; records and calculates all necessary parameters and interprets Electrocardiogram tracing for diagnostic purposes.
Prepares and maintains a record system for patient examination results.
Provides guidance in performing echocardiograms to technicians fellows and students.
Provides guidance and direction to EKG Technicians in the absence of the Manager.
Maintains department records reports and files as required.
Performs charge entry into the hospital billing system.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions as required.
Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients visitors physicians and fellow employees in a courteous professional and friendly manner.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of adult and geriatric patients regularly served. Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such age groups.
Maintains work area and equipment in condition as required by department standards.
Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and orders new supply to prevent shortages.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.
Conforms to hospital standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
Utilizes hospitals behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospitals goals and mission.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
Works independently in amyloid clinic.
Able to perform research studies with high technical expertise and reproducibility.
Able to take on senior administrative duty responsibilities and navigate day to day operations including delegation of workflow to other staff in the absence of the chief echo tech.
Ability to troubleshoot scheduling issues and manage unexpected work disruptions (such as difficult patients add-on studies sonographer absences etc.)
Carry out senior administrative duties as requested by the chief sonographer and troubleshoot software difficulties with ISCV and ordering systems.
Able to teach other technical staff and cardiology fellows both in terms of medical knowledge and hands-on technical expertise.
Able to contribute to the maintenance and/or repair of machine hardware and software.