Cardiac Sonographer
Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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
Located at 140 Yarmouth Road in Hyannis Massachusetts Mass General Brigham (Hyannis Cardiology) a member of the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and formerly Cardiovascular Consultants of Cape Cod offers outpatient general cardiology services echocardiography cardiac stress testing and nuclear cardiac imagining. While supporting the Cape Cod community providers of the practice also support both Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Cottage Hospital to bring cardiac care closer to home for patients and provide a bridge to Mass General Brigham academic medical centers where advanced care is needed!We are seeking a Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer to support our practice on-site picking up a minimum of 2 8-hour shifts a month. We are flexible with the shift times based on the candidates availability!
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive Cardiac Ultrasound Exams
Independently perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) portable cardiac ultrasound studies and contrast/bubble studies while acquiring diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
and Prepare Patients for Procedures
Review patient histories prior imaging and clinical information to ensure appropriate exam protocols and deliver safe patient-centered care.
and Communicate Findings
Prepare accurate preliminary reports and communicate relevant findings to interpreting physicians in a timely manner.
Safety Quality and Compliance Standards
Prepare equipment and exam rooms adhere to infection prevention and patient safety protocols and comply with all privacy departmental and hospital policies.
Exceptional Patient Experiences
Utilize proper positioning and ergonomic scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort safety and a positive experience for patients and families.
to Departmental Excellence
Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities assist with scheduling and workflow coordination and meet established productivity and quality standards.
Qualifications
Education
- Associates degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
Licenses and Credentials
- Basic Life Support required
- Candidates must meet registry requirements and be certified as an RCS (CCI) or RDCS (ARDMS)
Experience
- Experience preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Starting rate $45
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$29.81 - $47.79/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
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.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
