Baystate Health·Hanover, Massachusetts
The cardiac sonographer performs echocardiograms to evaluate heart conditions and assists physicians with diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining ultrasound equipment and adhering to compliance policies.
**Eligible Sign-on Bonus**
We are looking for a Full-Time Cardiac Echo Sonographer to join our Baystate Cardiology team!
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
The role of the cardiac sonographer is to perform echocardiograms evaluating different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function and blood flow. The incumbent must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities. The individual will work with physicians and in doing so may assist in other diagnostic procedures (TEE's, Stress Echocardiograms). Other duties may include research, 3D imaging, scheduling appointments, explaining procedures to patients and or assisting patients, maintaining ultrasound equipment. Incumbent is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.
1) Clinical Practice/Performs diagnostic quality exams according to department protocol/procedure. Possess a comprehensive understanding of heart and vascular and thoracic anatomy, heart and vascular pathophysiology and hemodynamics. 2) Clinical Practice/Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and optimizes equipment to enhance image quality. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, tissue characteristics, and measurements of blood flow, including the biological effects of ultrasound.. 3) Completes patient charge capture in PACS system and paperwork accurately and timely. Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department.. 4) Illustrates initiative, reliability and flexibility while performing duties. 5) Actively seeks and is receptive to honest feedback from healthcare team in ways to improve quality and performance. 6) Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement. 7) Takes initiative in seeking educational resources for professional improvement. 8) Is knowledgeable of and assists with emergency procedures. 9) Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department. 10) Individual and/or team objectives from previous review cycle.
Education: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Required)
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
All correspondence can be directed to: Jim Pugliese, Healthcare Recruiter
jim.pugliese@baystatehealth.org
Education: Certificate (Required)
The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$39.93 - $45.90 - $54.29
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited ultrasonography program with 0-3 years of experience. Preferred experience is 3-5 years, along with necessary certifications.
Market context
Massachusetts continues to show steady demand for allied-health ultrasound technologists, especially in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer formal ultrasound training, RVT or RVS certification, and prior technologist experience; the sign-on bonus may help offset that competition. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent scan experience before applying.
