Echocardiography Technologist; Temp

Position: Echocardiography Technologist (Temp Full-Time, 6 Month Assignment)
** If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
**** Requisition Number:
** R-21371
** Facility:
** LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
** Department Name:
** SSH Cardiovascular Center HB
** Status:
** Full time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 40
* * Shift:
** Day (United States of America)
Temporary full-time Echo Tech needed to provide coverage for two consecutive maternity leaves. This assignment will begin in April 2026 and run for approximately 6 months, supporting inpatient and outpatient echocardiography services.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$42.42 - $57.09
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** 1 - Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
** a - Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols   b - Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis.
c - Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.
** 2 -*
* ** Obtains permanent records of examination.
** a - Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system   b - Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records
** 3**
- ** Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
** a - Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review.
b - Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.
** 4**
- ** Stores daily examinations performed.
** a - Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.
** 5**
- ** Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
** a - Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading casesb - Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records) c - Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.
** 6**
- ** Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
** a - Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Minimum Education
** At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.
** Minimum Work Experience
** At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred
** Required Certifications
** RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS))
** or
* * RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
** Required Classes/Skills
** BLS - Basic Life Support (within 180 days after start date)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 180 days after start date)
** Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
** Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography.

Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.

Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques.

Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Day shift
** Responsibilities if

Required:

**** Education if

Required:

**** License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
** ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
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