Cardiac Sonographer
Gardner, MA
PRIDE Health
4x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Perform cardiac diagnostic imaging procedures to study the anatomy and hemodynamics of the heart, including two-dimensional (2D) and Doppler modalities. Responsibilities include:

• Introducing self and identifying patients using two forms of ID; explaining testing procedures.
• Reviewing medical history to direct exams.
• Performing online calculations to quantify cardiac function and hemodynamics.
• Reporting abnormal findings to Cardiologists and safeguarding patients as needed.
• Assisting Cardiologists during transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Prioritizing requests based on patient condition.
• Coordinating and communicating with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Covering lead echo technician responsibilities when necessary.
• Assisting echo and EKG technicians with workflow.
• Operating stress testing equipment and performing 12-lead electrocardiograms when necessary.
• Maintaining and disinfecting equipment, including probes.
• Ordering supplies as appropriate.
• Ensuring reports are directed to Cardiologists and monitoring report turnaround times.
• Troubleshooting echo PACS system issues and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Adhering to JCAHO guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential with Adult Echocardiography (AE) specialty
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year

Skills and Functional Demands

• Good computer, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to occasionally exert 20 to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert 10 to 25 pounds of force.
• Ability to frequently reach and handle equipment; occasional stooping and crouching.

Additional Information

• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Familiarity with cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, physiology, arrhythmias, and cardiac medications.
• Knowledge of JCAHO guidelines and echo PACS system.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic cardiac imaging environment requiring advanced technical skills and patient care coordination.