What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital?
The Cardiac Sonographer will perform all basic functions of an echo tech, which includes recording high quality echocardiograms incorporating 2D, 3D, M-Mode, color Doppler, spectral Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging. Measurements will be made in accordance with ASE standards and protocols.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
-Records high quality transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms. Utilizes agitated saline and echo contrast as needed.
-Writes an accurate preliminary report using Epic reporting template
-Recognizes and reports critical result findings in accordance with department policy
-Ensures echo orders are accurate and appropriate prior to each exam
-Practices and complies with all infection control standards
-Perform echo exams in all settings (Outpatient, inpatient and portable echoes in patient rooms, ICU, PACU, OR, ED, Observation Unit and other locations within the hospital)
-Able to record an uncomplicated echocardiogram accurately within 30 minutes
-Able to enter data electronically accurately and quickly
-Able to perform and troubleshoot stress echo exams
-Able to perform and troubleshoot TEE exams
-Good communication skills with physicians, nurses, fellow staff members and patients
-Adheres to all I.C.A.R.E. Standards as set by the hospital
-Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Manager or Lead Cardiac Sonographer of the department.
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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 Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
- Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography degree program is required
- Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials which must be current and continuously maintained
- New graduates must be registry eligible at time of hire and must obtain RDCS or RCS credentials within 6 months of hire date.
- At least one year of experience performing echocardiograms in a hospital setting preferred
- BLS certification
- Performs an Echocardiogram as per American Society of Echocardiography standards and IAC standards.
- Able to record an uncomplicated echocardiogram accurately within 30 minutes
- Able to enter data electronically accurately and quickly
- Able to perform and troubleshoot stress echo exams
- Able to perform and troubleshoot TEE exams
- Good communication skills with physicians, nurses, fellow staff members and patients
- Effectively reinforces good behavior and discourages negativity
- Adheresto all I.C.A.R.E. Standards as set by the hospital
Physical Requirements
Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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 Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
