Cardiac Sonographer
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Echo supervisor, the Cardiac Sonographer will:

• Independently perform 2-dimensional, color Doppler, and Doppler echocardiograms of the heart.
• Perform stress echocardiograms and dobutamine echocardiograms.
• Assist in scheduling procedures, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Interpret test results, especially abnormal or atypical findings.
• Assist in teaching Cardiac fellows assigned to the department.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for this specialty (typically 1-3 years minimum).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS Certification: AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted (AHA preferred).
• Professional License: Must have valid professional license with primary source verification. MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• Fit Test: N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30).
  • TB test (skin or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Additional Recommended Vaccines: Hepatitis B (strongly preferred), Tdap (preferred).

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Education verification of highest level achieved.

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Notes

• No religious exemptions for fit testing or influenza vaccine.
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• Some documentation must be updated if there is a break in assignment longer than 6 months.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a leading healthcare system with a focus on advanced cardiac imaging and teaching responsibilities.