Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cardiac Sonographer II
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Technical director, the Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound exams according to departmental policy and standards. Overview
The Cardiac Sonographer II performs echocardiography studies and related tasks in accordance with laboratory protocol, reflecting patient variability and reading physician communication. Primary Responsibilities
Performs M-mode, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, spectral and color Doppler echocardiograms according to the established laboratory protocol and modified as needed by patient variability; reviews medical record for pertinent history. Communicates with reading physicians regarding echocardiogram findings. (essential) Performs saline contrast studies and UEA studies as per protocol. (essential) Generates preliminary reports with all protocol specified measurements. (essential) Determines priority for requested studies and revises schedule as needed to perform urgent outpatient and emergency inpatient studies; recognizes important and life-threatening abnormalities on the echocardiogram and calls them to the immediate attention of the director or physicians. (essential) Instructs cardiac and anesthesia fellows in scanning technique. Identifies patients with echocardiographic findings of importance or uniqueness for the hospital's and medical staff's teaching and research program. (essential) Assists in training new echocardiography staff. Instructs techniques of echocardiography (scanning and interpretation) to fellow, house officers, students and new colleagues. (essential) Monitors supply inventory and notifies manager to re-order; maintains equipment in clean, running order and notifies manager if equipment repair is warranted (essential) Treats all patient information and laboratory findings in a confidential manner; responds to all patients in a courteous and professional manner. (essential) Maintains knowledge of echocardiography with attendance at weekly conferences and attendance at conferences/CME events. Maintain minimum CME requirements as per ARDMS/CCI. (essential) In addition to the above responsibilities, the level II sonographer must maintain a professional contribution in two or more of the following areas: IV insertion; active participation in educational activity within the last 12 months; HCM Stress Echo; actively scanning and competent in intraprocedural Cath lab studies; active and ongoing participation in research studies/QI projects (within the last 12 months); > 5 years' experience scanning; ACS credential; FASE designation. Qualifications
Vocational or Technical training in echocardiography. Basic Life Support RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification. New graduates are expected to obtain RDCS/RCS certification within 3 months of hire date. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology either through college level courses in biology and anatomy and/or relevant acquired experience. Preferred Qualifications
Graduation of an accredited echocardiography program. At least three years of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting. Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work groups by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Standing and moving through the majority of the shift. Frequent walking, standing, bending neck and waist, twisting, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, keyboard use, reaching above/below shoulder height; may push items up to 100 lbs; assist in moving patients as needed. Vaccination: Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. This job description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Cardiac Sonographer II role at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and does not include all duties that may be assigned.
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Cardiac Sonographer II
role at
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Job Type:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Work Shift:
Day (United States of America) FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer and Technical director, the Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound exams according to departmental policy and standards. Overview
The Cardiac Sonographer II performs echocardiography studies and related tasks in accordance with laboratory protocol, reflecting patient variability and reading physician communication. Primary Responsibilities
Performs M-mode, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, spectral and color Doppler echocardiograms according to the established laboratory protocol and modified as needed by patient variability; reviews medical record for pertinent history. Communicates with reading physicians regarding echocardiogram findings. (essential) Performs saline contrast studies and UEA studies as per protocol. (essential) Generates preliminary reports with all protocol specified measurements. (essential) Determines priority for requested studies and revises schedule as needed to perform urgent outpatient and emergency inpatient studies; recognizes important and life-threatening abnormalities on the echocardiogram and calls them to the immediate attention of the director or physicians. (essential) Instructs cardiac and anesthesia fellows in scanning technique. Identifies patients with echocardiographic findings of importance or uniqueness for the hospital's and medical staff's teaching and research program. (essential) Assists in training new echocardiography staff. Instructs techniques of echocardiography (scanning and interpretation) to fellow, house officers, students and new colleagues. (essential) Monitors supply inventory and notifies manager to re-order; maintains equipment in clean, running order and notifies manager if equipment repair is warranted (essential) Treats all patient information and laboratory findings in a confidential manner; responds to all patients in a courteous and professional manner. (essential) Maintains knowledge of echocardiography with attendance at weekly conferences and attendance at conferences/CME events. Maintain minimum CME requirements as per ARDMS/CCI. (essential) In addition to the above responsibilities, the level II sonographer must maintain a professional contribution in two or more of the following areas: IV insertion; active participation in educational activity within the last 12 months; HCM Stress Echo; actively scanning and competent in intraprocedural Cath lab studies; active and ongoing participation in research studies/QI projects (within the last 12 months); > 5 years' experience scanning; ACS credential; FASE designation. Qualifications
Vocational or Technical training in echocardiography. Basic Life Support RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) certification. New graduates are expected to obtain RDCS/RCS certification within 3 months of hire date. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology either through college level courses in biology and anatomy and/or relevant acquired experience. Preferred Qualifications
Graduation of an accredited echocardiography program. At least three years of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting. Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work groups by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Standing and moving through the majority of the shift. Frequent walking, standing, bending neck and waist, twisting, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, keyboard use, reaching above/below shoulder height; may push items up to 100 lbs; assist in moving patients as needed. Vaccination: Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. This job description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Cardiac Sonographer II role at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and does not include all duties that may be assigned.
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