Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts
Posted in Other 12 days ago.
Job Description:
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
Responsible for performing complete and comprehensive pediatric echocardiographic exams independently in an ambulatory care setting in various offices including Boston, Worcester, Holyoke, Danvers, Braintree, Cape Cod, Foxboro, Haverhill. Sonographer will understand the reasons for the patient's exam and prepare preliminary reports with accurate measures and appropriate statements.
Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for specialization in imaging a patient's heart. This role uses ultrasound equipment to examine the heart's chambers, valves, and vessels.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
-Use both color flow and spectral Doppler to accurately evaluate cardiac stenotic and regurgitant lesions, and intracardiac shunts and other hemodynamically significant lesions.
-Evaluate the hemodynamic significance of various cardiac disease states using all imaging modalities available in accordance with the department's protocols.
-Operate ultrasound system and assist exercise physiologist and RN during dobutamine and stress echocardiography.
-Perform diagnostic vascular examinations according to standardized laboratory protocols; deviating from normal techniques when necessary to provide the best possible results.
-Perform diagnostic vascular examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate structures, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
-Perform carotid duplex examinations to evaluate blood flow and plaque characteristics in the carotid and vertebral arteries with both real time imaging and spectral analysis using color capabilities.
-Review patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders.
-Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Qualifications
Education Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required or Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred Experience Cardiovascular Imaging Experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease. - Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping. - Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments. - Ability to maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment. - Demonstrate analytical decision-making skills. - Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
32 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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