What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech, Cardiology position at Mass General Brigham and Careers?
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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates in South Weymouth is located at 541 Main Street, South Weymouth, 02190. This location has multiple specialties including Cardiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pathology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Vascular Surgery. This location also provides services such as Blood Draw Lab, Imaging, Primary Care and Urgent Care/Fast Care. Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving community-based ambulatory care forward?
We are currently seeking a per diem , Echo Technologist to work on site for occasional weekday and weekend coverage! Our Echo Techs play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging studies in diagnosing and evaluating heart conditions.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Perform echocardiograms and related cardiac imaging studies, including 2D, 3D, and Doppler studies.
- Utilize specialized equipment to capture images of the heart's structure, function, and blood flow.
- Prepare patients for echocardiographic procedures, explaining the process and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Prepare detailed reports of the findings for review and interpretation by cardiologists.
- Operate and maintain echocardiography equipment, including calibration and quality assurance checks.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of echocardiographic studies, including patient information and findings.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Sonographer [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Echo Technician - Various Issuers preferred
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
Experience
Echocardiogram Studies Experience 1-2 years preferred
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