Cardiac Ultrasound Tech

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Minimum pay for this position is $42.38 per hour.

The cardiac sonographer is responsible for performing professional quality cardiac ultrasound procedures including M-MODE, 2D (real time), PW/CW Doppler, COLOR FLOW IMAGING, STRESS ECHOES, TRANSESOPHAGEAL AND CONTRAST ULTRASOUND studies. Tests are performed according to the standards/guidelines of the American Society of Echocardiography. The sonographer prepares the patient for examination by explaining the procedure, acquires demographic information, clinical history, and correlates symptoms with findings.

The sonographer must have the ability to recognize abnormal pathology and demonstrate correlation of this information into a useful study, generating a permanent record of the examination on the digital PACS system and hardcopy. An initial report is prepared for the Cardiologist to read. Direct notification to the cardiologist is initiated for issues requiring immediate attention. Each sonographer is expected to participate as a member of the Cardiac Ultrasound team, assisting in all aspect of the delivery of services to patients and physicians.

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Associates Degree - Required
• Registered in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.
• Three to five years Cardiac ultrasound experience required with knowledge of M-MODE, 2-D, COLOR FLOW IMAGING and Doppler.
• Experience with transesophageal imaging preferred.
• Experience with stress echo preferred.

We are currently hiring a Per Diem Cardiac Ultrasound Tech to work on site at 2014 Washington Street, Newton MA, Saturday hours available as well. Our Cardiac Ultrasound Techs play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our cardiac patients!

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.