Heart & Vascular Echo Technologist R40773 Job Northampton area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Overview

Req#: R40773
Category: Allied Health Clinical Professional, Radiology/Imaging
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

We are a 716-bed independent academic medical center. We are the community's major referral hospital, and we provide a wide range of services, including cancer care, critical care medicine, digestive disorder care, heart and vascular disease care, laboratory services, neurological disorders, obstetrics and gynecology care, and more. Baystate Health is recognized for high performance and Magnet recognition.

Schedule

Full Time 40 Hours
Day shift

Location

325 King Street
Northampton, MA

Summary

The role of the cardiac sonographer is to perform echocardiograms evaluating different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow. The incumbent must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities. The individual will work with physicians and may assist in other diagnostic procedures (TEE, Stress Echocardiograms). Other duties may include research, 3D imaging, scheduling appointments, explaining procedures to patients, and assisting patients, maintaining ultrasound equipment.

Adherence to system and department compliance policies and applicable laws is expected. The description covers essential functions; other related duties may be assigned. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities at any time.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Practice/Performs diagnostic quality exams according to department protocol/procedure. Understands heart and vascular and thoracic anatomy, pathophysiology and hemodynamics.

Clinical Practice/Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and optimizes image quality. Understands ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow, including biological effects of ultrasound.

Completes patient charge capture in PACS and paperwork accurately and timely. Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists in keeping the department orderly.

Illustrates initiative, reliability and flexibility while performing duties.

Actively seeks feedback from the healthcare team to improve quality and performance.

Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement.

Promotes ongoing learning and professional development.

Assists with emergency procedures as needed.

Maintains safe operation of equipment and department orderliness.

Aligns individual and/or team objectives with performance and previous reviews.

Qualifications

Required

Work Experience:

Graduate of an ultrasonography accredited program; 0-3 years required

Preferred

Work Experience:

3-5 years

Skills and Competencies

CIS, McKesson, BP access, CIDEX use and online web-based training

Education & Certifications

Education: Certificate (Required)

Certifications: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association;
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Compensation & Benefits (summary)

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs. Base pay range shown reflects experience, skills, education/licensure, and other factors; benefits are separate. For more information, visit the Baystate Health careers site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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