Cardiac Echo Sonographer

3 weeks ago

Jamaica Plain, United States Sigma Full time
MGB-13038 - Cardiac Echo Sonographer - Jamaica Plain, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Cardiac Echo Sonographer to work onsite in Jamaica Plain.

Shift: 08:30 - 17:00
Responsibilities:
  • Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases.
  • Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.
  • Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure.
  • Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician.
  • Participates in maintaining records for research cases. Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
  • Performs a variety of sonographic procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
  • Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques including CIDEX testing, neutralization disposal. Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary.
  • Performs basic Doppler scans, i.e.: hepatic/portal veins, hepatic art, venous Doppler studies, renal transplant art/v. Doppler within allotted time frames; Spot check exams consistently show understanding and demonstration of proper doppler technique and documentation of doppler information, color and doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale setting at a velocity that demonstrates psv after flow direction and angle correction displayed appropriate to vessel.
  • Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Kinetdx, PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
  • Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.
Education/Certification and Licensure:
  • Board registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDMS) RDCS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCS.
  • Current certification in BLS/HCP.
  • Associate Degree in Applied Science or related field