Cardiac Sonographer-ECA - Concord Massachusetts

Company: Emerson Hospital
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Posted On: 05/17/2024

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Office Manager of Emerson 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.Minimum Qualifications
  • Education
    • 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.
    • Experience
      • Minimum of two years experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms.
      • Vascular Ultrasound experience preferred.
      • Licensure and/or Certification
        • BLS healthcare provider required.
        • Current registration as RDCS or RCS required; or registry-eligible with RDCS or RCS achieved within 6 months of hire.
        • Skills
          • 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, in order to recognize normal and abnormal cardiovascular structure, function and abnormalities of blood flow.
          • Maintains knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow.
          • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
          • Computer skills required.
          • Ability to maintain confidential information. More...

                

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