Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Requisition Number: 11193

Pay Range: $42.00 - $64.50 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: As needed: 7:30am-4pm Mon-Fri and 8am-4pm weekend coverage

Category: Allied Health

Department: Heart Station

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 0.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

The Cardiovascular Department at Cambridge Health Alliance provides a full range of tests to evaluate the health of a patient's heart and blood vessels. As an Echocardiography Accredited Facility, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for services including Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms (EKG), various stress tests, and vascular testing. The lab also offers Holter and Cardiac event monitors and runs a device clinic for in-person and remote checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders.

These services are available at two locations, Cambridge Hospital and Everett Hospital.

Performs a broad spectrum of non-invasive cardiovascular tests to provide medical specialists with data for diagnostic purposes. Performs a wide range of cardiovascular non-invasive tests according to an established protocol, in a manner that effectively promotes and supports the efficient operation of the department. Tests performed include cardiovascular 2‑D imaging, color flow, spectral display, continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, exercise/pharmacologic stress, harmonics and contrast imaging, Holter scanning.

Recognizes adequate vs inadequate data collection, prepares preliminary reports for physician interpretation, recognizes abnormalities and life‑threatening findings and reports to physician or nursing unit as indicated. Documents notifications as part of Quality Improvement activities.

Education/Training: Accredited Allied Health Program, registry eligible

Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider

Work Experience: Previous clinical background required

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity.

We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.