Lead Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.39 - $61.91

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled

Hours:

40 hours, Monday-Friday , on call rotation weekends and holidays

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 26000 - 2905 Cardiology Medicine

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

• Assigns workload and ensures quality service delivery.
• Determines staffing needs and maintains exam supplies.
• Establishes work methods and performance standards.

• Orients new staff and provides 90‑day competency feedback.
• Offers performance feedback and assists with evaluations.
• Guides echocardiogram performance and maintains protocol manuals.
• Provides training on performance improvement and patient safety.
• Supports staff personal growth and learning opportunities.

• Treats all individuals with courtesy, respect, and integrity.
• Responds to patient and staff concerns and follows up.
• Communicates delays and offers rescheduling options when needed.

• Ensures compliance with exam orders and protocols.
• Monitors patient preparation and identification.
• Promotes a confident, professional atmosphere.

• Performs M‑mode, 2D, and color‑flow Doppler exams per ARDMS standards.
• Uses optimal patient positioning and equipment settings.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

• Provides clinical history and preliminary interpretations.
• Assigns exams to appropriate cardiologists.

• Prepares patient, room, and equipment.
• Assists during procedures and performs post-procedure tasks.

• Cleans and disinfects exam tables, probes, and ECG cables.
• Maintains TEE probe disinfection and machine filters.

• Maintains records, supplies, and billing accuracy.
• Coordinates echo with other cardiovascular testing.

• Required: 1–2 years of formal training
• Required: RDCS certification
• Required: Current CPR certification
• Preferred: Associate's degree

• Required: 5 years of dedicated cardiac experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.