Lead Cardiac Sonographer

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Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Job Ref: 34270

Category: Radiology & Imaging

Location:

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: Emerson Cardiology Associates

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm

Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Job Summary

Reporting to the Office Manager of Emerson Cardiovascular Associates and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s), the Lead Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients and testing center supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education

• Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.

• Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.

• Experience

• Minimum of two years' experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms.

• Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.

• Licensure and/or Certification

• BLS healthcare provider required.

• Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry-eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire.

• Skills

• Strong communication skills.

• Must be well versed in medical terminology

• Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patient's questions

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology, hemodymanics and embryology, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow.

• Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

• Computer skills required.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

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