Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem

Position: CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER- PER DIEM
** If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
**** Requisition Number:
** R-20441
** Facility:
** LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
** Department Name:
** SSH Cardiovascular Center HB
** Status:
** Part time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 0
* * Shift:
** Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Join our Team as a Per Diem Cardiac Echo Technologist at South Shore Health        - Flexible Per Diem

Shifts:

Work during our operational hours - Sunday through Saturday 6AM-7PM  - Advanced Technology:
Perform high-quality echocardiograms using premium equipment, including Philips EPIQ 7 ultrasound systems.  - Best-in-Class Work Environment:
Join a skilled team and elevate patient care   - Career-Loving Culture:
At South Shore Health, we value professional growth, teamwork, and high standards.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$42.42 - $57.09
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** 1 - Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
** a - Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols   b - Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis.
c - Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.
** 2 -*
* ** Obtains permanent records of examination.
** a - Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system   b - Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records
** 3**
- ** Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
** a - Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review.
b - Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.
** 4**
- ** Stores daily examinations performed.
** a - Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.
** 5**
- ** Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
** a - Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading casesb - Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records) c - Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.
** 6**
- ** Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
** a - Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Minimum Education
** At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.
** Minimum Work Experience
** At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred
** Required Certifications
** RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS))
** or
* * RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
** Required Classes/Skills
** BLS - Basic Life Support
** Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
** Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography.

Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.

Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques.

Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers

Per diem, day shifts including occasional weekend days.
** Responsibilities if

Required:

**** Education if

Required:

**** License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
** Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
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