Echo Tech II at Mass General Brigham

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryGENERAL SUMMARY: The Cardiac Imaging Core Lab (CICL) is located within the Brigham and Womens Hospital a Harvard-affiliated hospital that is situated directly adjacent to Harvard Medical School. The CICL provides cardiac imaging core laboratory services for large-scale national and international clinical trials. The CICL is an academic-oriented research organization that works with academic government and industry partners and collaborators nationally and internationally. Working under the supervision of Harvard Faculty Directors the Echo Tech II will be an integral member of the CICL and will assist with high-level complex research including but not limited to echocardiographic analysis and data quality assurance. A motivated individual in this position may contribute to scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings and will help investigate novel methods and technologies in the CICLs area of research.QualificationsPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Serves as an integral part of the imaging research team and provides general expertise and technical leadership.2. Performs echocardiographic analysis of heart size and function in a high quality scientific and reproducible manner. These analyses may include 2D M-Mode Color Doppler 3D and deformational measures.3. Implements and documents technical QC/QA procedures including the over-reading of measurements and the reproducibility of analysis.4. Performs routine reproducibility testing.5. Assists with the creation testing and validation of study specific databases and analysis software.6. Participates in lab wide and/or project specific meetings.7. Provides other echocardiographic technical research support as per the CICL Directors as it relates to the overall research scope of the CICL.8. Maintain appropriate document control standards per SOPs.QUALIFICATIONS:BS and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or RegisteredCardiac Sonographer (RCS)required . MS degree or equivalent with education and experience in scientific field of research preferredMinimum of 1 year of clinical experience in Echocardiographic lab in a hospital or outpatient set up.Experience in cardiac strain analysis preferred.An understanding of cardiac anatomy physiology cardiac pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of heart disease is required.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Must be knowledgeable in cardiac anatomy physiology and hemodynamics and cardiac pathophysiology.Must have a good understanding of equipment function which is important because technology is changing very rapidly.Must have the ability to interact well with staff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation.Must have strong research design and analytical skills.Must possess time management and organizational skills.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeHybridWork Location75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$31.35 - $46.91/HourlyGrade5At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline. Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 31 - 46