Cardiac Sonographer (Allied)
ICONMA, LLC
Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Cardiac Sonographer (Allied) for their Concord, MA location. Responsibilities:
+ Reporting to the Office Manager of client Cardiovascular Associates and working under the immediate direction of the Physician(s), the Cardiac Sonographer performs a wide variety of Diagnostic Cardiographic testing on patients.
+ Operates ultrasound equipment to perform and interpret, within clinical parameters, M-Mode, 2D, Color Doppler, Pulsed and Continuous Wave Doppler, Stress Echo, Stress Doppler ultrasound for diagnostic purposes.
+ Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic, non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
+ Analyzes patient’s clinical history fully in order to identify the purpose of the examination, frame the clinical question(s) that the examination is intended to answer and expand the examination as necessary to answer the clinical questions.
+ Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
+ Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
+ Explains procedures to patients.
+ Assists the Cardiologists in Trans-esophageal, echo studies, (TEE) as well as Dobutamine echo examinations as needed
+ Processes and distributes all reports in a timely manner and prepares charge spill for billing.
+ Assures that the quality of testing and testing equipment is on a level of industry standard.
+ Maintains and supports patient’s rights to care, privacy and respect.
+ Other duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements:
+ Completion of a Certified Ultrasound program required.
+ Cardiac Sonography certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent required.
+ Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms strongly preferred.
+ Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.
+ Licensure/Certification: BLS, RDCS or RCS required
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Must be well versed in medical terminology
+ Ability to explain the purpose of the echocardiographic examination to the patient and answer patient’s questions Maintains a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular pathophysiology, hemodymanics and embryology, to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow.
+ Knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow.
+ Computer skills required.
+ Ability to maintain co
Why Should You Apply?
+ Health Benefits
+ Referral Program
+ Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.f
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