Cardiac Sonographer
Concord, MA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 8-hour days (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), 7 days a week

• Rotating weekends every third weekend
• Holidays required
• No on-call

Job Summary

Perform a wide variety of diagnostic cardiographic testing on patients under the direction of physicians, including operating ultrasound equipment and assisting with specialized echo studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform and interpret M-Mode, 2D, Color Doppler, Pulsed and Continuous Wave Doppler, Stress Echo, Stress Doppler ultrasound, and Trans-esophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
• Conduct non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex, and ultrasound equipment.
• Analyze patient clinical history to tailor examinations to clinical questions.
• Position patients and operate equipment to obtain reliable diagnostic data.
• Evaluate and analyze recordings during procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Perform EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitoring.
• Assist Cardiologists with TEE and Dobutamine echo examinations.
• Process, distribute, and ensure timely billing of reports.
• Maintain quality standards for testing and equipment.
• Uphold patient rights to care, privacy, and respect.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program, specifically a Cardiac Sonography certificate accredited by CAAHEP or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler echocardiograms.
• Prior travel experience required.

Work Environment

• 40 hours per week
• Day shift, Monday through Sunday coverage
• Rotating weekends and holiday work required

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac sonographers seeking a travel contract with a consistent day shift schedule and a variety of diagnostic responsibilities.