Southcoast Health System, Inc.·New Bedford, Massachusetts
Perform clinical echocardiography procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiac disorders. Maintain professional medical ethics while providing direct patient care and participating in on-call rotations for STAT services.
Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Cardiac Sonographer *$15,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)
Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30pm - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend, holiday and on call rotation Location: St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package*
Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Under the direction of the Manager, Echo Services or Designee perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties in Echocardiography. Provide health services using echocardiography procedures to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of various human disorders. Exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintain a demeanor complimentary of medical ethics. Provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Employee may be required to be scheduled on call to provide STAT services during off hours, when the department is closed.
Successful completion of accredited program. Require attain/maintain certifications/credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing (CCI). Two years of clinical experience preferred. Current RDCS registry is required, and two (2) years of clinical experience is preferred. Would consider recent graduate of an accredited echocardiogram program. Must be ARDMS or CCI registered within 6 months of employment. Current RDCS registry is required. CPR certification is also required. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $42.84 - USD $64.28 /Hr.
Successful completion of an accredited echocardiogram program and current RDCS registry are required. Candidates must hold or obtain ARDMS or CCI certification within six months and maintain current CPR certification.
Market context
In Massachusetts, cardiac sonographer roles are typically competitive because employers look for an associate degree, echocardiography credentials such as ARDMS, RCS, RDCS, or CCI, and BLS certification, while still welcoming new graduates. Experience in echocardiography can strengthen an application, especially for candidates seeking roles with advancement, recognition programs, bonuses, and differentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to highlight clinical training, credential status, and any cardiac imaging experience.
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