Job Description
Join the elite team at Beacon Heart & Vascular Institute, a world-class facility dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cardiovascular care. We are seeking a highly skilled and patient-focused Lead Cardiac Sonographer to oversee our diagnostic imaging suite. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge 3D/4D echocardiography technology while leading a collaborative team of diagnostic professionals.
We value clinical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a compassionate approach to patient outcomes. If you are passionate about medical imaging and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality adult transthoracic, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Mentor and supervise junior sonographers to ensure compliance with IAC accreditation standards.
- Coordinate daily imaging schedules to optimize patient throughput and quality of care.
- Collaborate directly with cardiologists to provide preliminary findings and clinical insights.
- Maintain and troubleshoot advanced ultrasound imaging hardware and software platforms.
- Oversee quality assurance audits and participate in department-wide clinical research projects.
- Ensure a sterile and safe clinical environment in accordance with HIPAA and hospital protocols.
Qualifications
- ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) certification is strictly required.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a high-volume cardiac diagnostic setting.
- Proven leadership experience or a demonstrated track record of mentorship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related health science field preferred.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
- Exceptional analytical skills with an eye for anatomical detail and pathology.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for patient education and inter-departmental collaboration.