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Job Type:

Per Diem

Scheduled Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing Cardiac Ultrasound Testing procedures for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality images for physician review.

Job Description:

• Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac ultrasound exams according to physician orders either in the Cardiology department or remotely with equipment on patient units.
• Reviews inpatient chart prior to exam to gather pertinent symptoms and history of the patient.
• Interviews the outpatient for symptoms and cardiac history.
• Prepares patient for procedure by assisting/placing patient in proper imaging position and explaining exam.
• Acquires cardiac ultrasound images.
• Integrates images into automated system and compiles a preliminary report for Cardiologist.
• Processes patient billing and inputs data into patient billing system.
• Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.

• QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Experience:

  Required:

• Associates Degree in Cardiac Sonography. Five years of Cardiac Sonographer experience may be considered in lieu of the degree
• At least six months of directly related experience in an acute care setting which would include clinicals as part of their degree

• Preferred: At least two years experience in an acute care setting

  Other Skills/Knowledge:

  Required:

• Basic computer skills
• For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team

• Preferred: Pediatric or neonatal experience

  LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

  Registry-eligible upon hire: Must become registered with the RDCS (AE) credential within two year of hire.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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