Cardiac Sonographer

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The Cardiovascular Department at Cambridge Health Alliance provides a full range of tests to evaluate the health of a patient's heart and blood vessels. As an Echocardiography Accredited Facility, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for services including Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms (EKG), various stress tests, and vascular testing. The lab also offers Holter and Cardiac event monitors and runs a device clinic for in-person and remote checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. These services are available at two locations, Cambridge Hospital and Everett Hospital.

Position Overview

The Cardiac Sonographer performs a broad spectrum of non-invasive cardiovascular tests to provide medical specialists with data for diagnostic purposes, including:

• Cardiovascular 2-D imaging, color flow, spectral display, continuous and pulsed wave Doppler
• Exercise/pharmacologic stress, harmonics and contrast imaging
• Holter scanning

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of cardiovascular non-invasive tests according to an established protocol, in a manner that effectively promotes and supports the efficient operation of the department.
• Recognizes adequate vs inadequate data collection, and prepares preliminary report in a form presentable for physician interpretation.
• Recognizes abnormalities and life threatening findings and reports to physician or nursing unit as indicated.
• Documents notification as part of Quality Improvement activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education/Training: Accredited Allied Health Program, registry eligible
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider
• Work Experience: Previous clinical background required

Pay Range: $42.00 - $64.50 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Department: Heart Station

Job Type: Full-time

Union Name: Cambridge Laborers 380

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8hr or 10hr shifts

Shift Start + End Times: 6:30am-5pm or 7:30am-4pm

Hours/Week: 40.00

On Call Requirements: Rotating on-call for weekends and holidays (8am-4pm)