Echocardiographer - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Newburyport, MA
About the Job
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) is a not-for-profit community hospital serving the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire areas. We are recognized for delivering high-quality community healthcare, with an emphasis on patient satisfaction. Founded in 1884 and located in the beautiful coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts, just 35 miles northeast of Boston, you’ll have the best of both worlds: the friendly, supportive feel of a community hospital paired with the vast growth opportunities that come with being part of a large health care system. AJH is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and together our 39,000+ caregivers and staff provide extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can grow and advance, all while making a difference in people’s lives?
Apply today!
Echocardiographer Job Summary
The cardiac sonographer is responsible for performing professional quality cardiac ultrasound procedures including m-mode, 2D (pw/cw doppler, color flow imaging, transesophageal and contrast studies).
Experience with stress echo and bubble studies preferred.
Available shifts: one full- time position or 2 part- time positions available
Flexible hours: four 10-hour days, two 10-hour days, five 8-hour days, three 10-hour days
No weekends, no holidays, no on-call!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Performs and produces high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging on patients of all ages.
+ Assures that professional care is provided and appropriateness of study is maintained.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of ultrasound system, related cardiac applications and general safety in the workplace, to prevent accidents/injuries.
+ Assists cardiologist with exams as needed, real time documentation of video and detection of pathology for patients of all ages, following department protocol.
+ Observes protocols for scanning, measurements and image/anatomy documentation. Provides necessary tape and log identifications.
+ Performs related diagnostic imaging functions and computer use in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Maintains appropriate documentation for regulatory standards and the medical record while safeguarding patient confidentiality.
+ Provides optimal patient and family communications with follow thru in preparing case for cardiologist in accurate and timely manner.
+ Provides discharge instructions to patients as needed.
+ Demonstrates thorough understanding of system: transducer use, imaging enhancements, scanning orientation, color flow applications and recording formats.
+ Provides best effort at demonstrating and recording cardiac measurements on patients of all body habitus.
+ Performs related duties assisting cardiology in diagnostic exams, documenting procedure and assures smooth transition of patient information for cardiologist.
+ Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control practices for patient, self and staff.
+ Practices proper handling technique for transducer disinfection, disinfectant testing and disposal Maintains professional competencies, educational requirements and the required annual updates.
+ Oversees student interns as needed.
+ Provides clinical advice to Cardiology staff, Nursing or other healthcare providers as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
+ Minimum education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program.
+ Required Licenses: [Massachusetts, United States] Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician RDMS registered or CCI credentialed and BCLS
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
+ Physical Demands Moderate standing, bending, and walking is required.
+ Some lifting, pushing and pulling is also incumbent in this profession.
+ Work Environment: exposure to ionizing radiation is expected.
+ Staff exposure to infectious disease and contaminated biohazards is also a possibility.
+ Use of disinfectants may require special handling.
Benefits of working at Anna Jaques Hospital :
We offer a comprehensive healthcare and benefit plan including:
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Career development opportunities
+ Health and lifestyle discount programs
+ Free On-site Parking and more!
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 (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) is a not-for-profit community hospital serving the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire areas. We are recognized for delivering high-quality community healthcare, with an emphasis on patient satisfaction. Founded in 1884 and located in the beautiful coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts, just 35 miles northeast of Boston, you’ll have the best of both worlds: the friendly, supportive feel of a community hospital paired with the vast growth opportunities that come with being part of a large health care system. AJH is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and together our 39,000+ caregivers and staff provide extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can grow and advance, all while making a difference in people’s lives?
Apply today!
Echocardiographer Job Summary
The cardiac sonographer is responsible for performing professional quality cardiac ultrasound procedures including m-mode, 2D (pw/cw doppler, color flow imaging, transesophageal and contrast studies).
Experience with stress echo and bubble studies preferred.
Available shifts: one full- time position or 2 part- time positions available
Flexible hours: four 10-hour days, two 10-hour days, five 8-hour days, three 10-hour days
No weekends, no holidays, no on-call!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Performs and produces high quality cardiac ultrasound imaging on patients of all ages.
+ Assures that professional care is provided and appropriateness of study is maintained.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of ultrasound system, related cardiac applications and general safety in the workplace, to prevent accidents/injuries.
+ Assists cardiologist with exams as needed, real time documentation of video and detection of pathology for patients of all ages, following department protocol.
+ Observes protocols for scanning, measurements and image/anatomy documentation. Provides necessary tape and log identifications.
+ Performs related diagnostic imaging functions and computer use in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Maintains appropriate documentation for regulatory standards and the medical record while safeguarding patient confidentiality.
+ Provides optimal patient and family communications with follow thru in preparing case for cardiologist in accurate and timely manner.
+ Provides discharge instructions to patients as needed.
+ Demonstrates thorough understanding of system: transducer use, imaging enhancements, scanning orientation, color flow applications and recording formats.
+ Provides best effort at demonstrating and recording cardiac measurements on patients of all body habitus.
+ Performs related duties assisting cardiology in diagnostic exams, documenting procedure and assures smooth transition of patient information for cardiologist.
+ Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control practices for patient, self and staff.
+ Practices proper handling technique for transducer disinfection, disinfectant testing and disposal Maintains professional competencies, educational requirements and the required annual updates.
+ Oversees student interns as needed.
+ Provides clinical advice to Cardiology staff, Nursing or other healthcare providers as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
+ Minimum education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program.
+ Required Licenses: [Massachusetts, United States] Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician RDMS registered or CCI credentialed and BCLS
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
+ Physical Demands Moderate standing, bending, and walking is required.
+ Some lifting, pushing and pulling is also incumbent in this profession.
+ Work Environment: exposure to ionizing radiation is expected.
+ Staff exposure to infectious disease and contaminated biohazards is also a possibility.
+ Use of disinfectants may require special handling.
Benefits of working at Anna Jaques Hospital :
We offer a comprehensive healthcare and benefit plan including:
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Career development opportunities
+ Health and lifestyle discount programs
+ Free On-site Parking and more!
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 (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Source : Beth Israel Lahey Health