Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Allied Health
Department: Heart Station
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Cambridge Laborers 380
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8hr or 10hr shifts
Shift Start + End Times: 6:30am-5pm or 7:30am-4pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: Rotating on-call
Holiday Requirements: Rotating on-call
On Call Requirements: Rotating on-call for weekends and holidays (8am-4pm)
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, and prepares preliminary report in a form presentable for physician interpretation. Recognizes abnormalities and life‑threatening findings and reports to physician or nursing unit as indicated. 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.
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