Cardiac Sonographer

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a professional to perform non-invasive cardiovascular tests, supporting medical specialists with diagnostic data. The role requires an accredited Allied Health Program education, BLS certification, and previous clinical experience. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate data collection and preparing reports for physician interpretation. This is a per diem on-call position with flexible working hours, mainly during weekdays.

Qualifications

• Registry eligible from an accredited Allied Health Program.
• Previous clinical background required.
• Certifications: BLS Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiovascular tests for diagnostic purposes.
• Recognize data quality and prepare preliminary reports.
• Document abnormalities and notify healthcare providers as necessary.

Skills

Non-invasive cardiovascular tests

Data collection

Patient care

Education

Accredited Allied Health Program

Job description

Location:CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days:as needed, 7:30am-4pm Monday - Friday
Category:Allied Health
Department:Heart Station
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 0.00
Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Description

The Cardiovascular Department at Cambridge Health Alliance provides a full range of tests to evaluate the health of a patient's heart and blood vessels. As an Echocardiography Accredited Facility, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for services including Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms (EKG), various stress tests, and vascular testing. The lab also offers Holter and Cardiac event monitors and runs a device clinic for in-person and remote checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. These services are available at two locations, Cambridge Hospital and Everett Hospital.

Summary

Performs a broad spectrum of non‑invasive cardiovascular tests to provide medical specialists with data for diagnostic purposes. Performs a wide range of cardiovascular non‑invasive tests according to an established protocol, in a manner that effectively promotes and supports the efficient operation of the department, including: Cardiovascular 2‑D imaging, color flow, spectral display, continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, Exercise/pharmacologic stress, harmonics and contrast imaging, Holter scanning. Recognizes adequate vs inadequate data collection, prepares a preliminary report in a form presentable for physician interpretation, recognizes abnormalities and life‑threatening findings and reports to physician or nursing unit as indicated, and documents notification as part of Quality Improvement activities.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Accredited Allied Health Program, registry eligible
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider
• Work Experience: Previous clinical background required

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.