Per Diem Cardiac Sonographer - Salem, Nh

About Us

Mass General Brigham Integrated Care is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to develop new 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.  MGB Integrated Care will provide a wide range of offerings, including outpatient surgery, imaging, primary care, behavioral and mental health, and specialty care, both digitally as well as at physical locations across the state and region.

We aspire to be people's first choice for health and care

- rooted in well-being and kindness - 

by bringing world-class care closer to home (or at home!) and 

being the bridge to world-renowned hospitals and research when needed.

We are looking for team members who possess not only the relevant skills and growth potential, but positive attitudes, flexibility, and creative mindsets to join our expanding team. Opportunities exist for team members to contribute both in their primary domain as well as in other areas of the organization. 

Our core values are shared fundamental beliefs that guide our decision-making and behavior and bind us together as a team. At MGB Integrated Care, we are:

• Bravely Human: We approach our work with empathy, vulnerability, and kindness.
• Clearly Honest: We seek to provide clarity amongst our teams and patients.
• Proudly Collaborative: We are all part of a team - each bringing our unique talents to bear.
• Intentionally Consistent: We intentionally live our purpose, providing a cohesive experience for both patients and providers.
• Exceptionally Creative: We continue to learn, grow, and iterate on the ways we work.

The Opportunity: Cardiac Sonographer

Why This Role Is Important

Under general direction of iCare Salem NH leadership individual performs a variety of patient contact duties related to the operations of ultrasound equipment as directed by a physician.  Explains safety protocols and routine diagnostic procedures to patients.  The individual must have the capability of performing routine diagnostic procedures with speed, method, accuracy and understanding of theory behind same.

What You'll Work On

• Perform scheduled Echocardiogram as well as urgent procedures as directed by clinicians and the daily schedule availability.
• Work with nursing team to perform Stress Echo testing when needed.
• Provide explanation and guidance as appropriate to patients and caregivers allowing high throughput and patient compliance.
• Observe all protocols and documentation as directed by Cardiologists and IAC.
• Work in partnership with Director, site leads and MGB to accommodate approved research studies when schedule allows.
• Maintain all Echo equipment keeping exam rooms free of clutter and observing all cleaning and sanitation of supplies and Echo department.
• Attend all meetings as requested by leadership and clinicians.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HPI as required.

Required

• Associate's degree or equivalent 
• RDCS or RDCS eligible 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience for candidates with RDCS
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant, internal MGB experience for candidates with no RDCS

Preferred

• BS or BA 
• Past experience performing complete echocardiographic examinations independently
• Able to acquire echocardiographic examination in digital format
• Able to prepare a preliminary echocardiographic report
• Perform expected volume of studies on a consistent basis
• Able to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
• Understand the scheduling rotation matrix
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, Attention to detail, Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Etc.

• Primary Location: Salem, NH (Travel may be required to Assembly Row in Somerville or to other MGB sites during orientation/training)
• Job Type:Per Diem