• Cardiac Sonographer - 36 hours/week, day shift

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Danvers, MA)


    **Job Type:** Regular

    **Time Type:** Full time

    **Work Shift:** Day (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:

    This position requires four, nine our shifts and mandatory weekend/on call rotation.

     

    - Performs all testing procedures in echocardiography listed in the department protocols.

     

    - Performs diagnostic exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms. In doing so, produces accurate clinical information used by the cardiologist for the diagnosis of cardiac medical disorders.

     

    - Responsible for responding to cardiac arrests as required.

     

    - Responsible for participating in the on call rotation

     

    - Troubleshoots technical methods of echocardiography as necessary.

     

    - Ensures a safe testing environment in all daily operations.

     

    - Demonstrates ability to retrieve and send data utilizing the clinical and financial information systems.

     

    - Understands physician orders and appropriate documentation.

     

    - Ensures adequate documentation in the medical record, test report according to department policy and procedures.

     

    - Communicates, orally and in writing, effectively to promote teamwork and team problem solving efforts.

     

    - Adapts to and works effectively in a variety of situations and settings, for example, special precautions disabled and dialysis patients.

     

    - Provides explanation of prep for testing procedures.

     

    - Complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of Northeast Hospital Corporation and the standards of any relevant accrediting organizations; participates actively in and abides by the requirements and adheres to the standards of NHC's compliance program.

     

    - Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

     

    - Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

     

    - Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

     

    - Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

     

    - Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education, and maintains own educational records in support of credentialing requirements.

     

    - Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

     

    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) as a condition of employment.

     

    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