Echo Tech / BWH Foxboro

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred. Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or equivalent program with a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

ARDCS or CCI certification required.

Experience

Echocardiogram experience 2 years minimum required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.