What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech II BWH Cardiovascular position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as an integral part of the imaging research team and provides general expertise and technical leadership.
Performs echocardiographic analysis of heart size and function in a high quality, scientific, and reproducible manner. These analyses may include 2D, M-Mode, Color Doppler, 3D, and deformational measures.
Implements and documents technical QC/QA procedures including the over-reading of measurements and the reproducibility of analysis.
Performs routine reproducibility testing.
Assists with the creation, testing, and validation of study specific databases and analysis software.
Participates in lab wide and/or project specific meetings.
Provides other echocardiographic technical research support as per the CICL Directors as it relates to the overall research scope of the CICL.
Maintain appropriate document control standards per SOPs.
- BS and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required. MS degree or equivalent with education and experience in scientific field of research preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in Echocardiographic lab in a hospital or outpatient set up.
- Experience in cardiac strain analysis preferred.
- An understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, cardiac pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of heart disease is required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Must be knowledgeable in cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics and cardiac pathophysiology.
- Must have a good understanding of equipment function which is important because technology is changing very rapidly.
- Must have the ability to interact well with staff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation.
- Must have strong research design and analytical skills.
- Must possess time management and organizational skills.
Additional Job Description
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
