<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting an Echocardiography Technologist to join its cardiology services team at a facility recognized by Healthgrades as the <strong>#1 hospital for Cardiology in Massachusetts</strong> and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in both 2023 and 2024 — placing it in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. This is a full-scope echo tech role performing transthoracic echocardiograms, assisting with TEEs and stress testing, obtaining EKGs, and setting up Holter monitors across facilities in the market. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full echocardiography scope: transthoracic echocardiograms performed per departmental protocol, TEE assistance, and stress echocardiography support</li> <li>EKG acquisition with proper lead placement, artifact minimization, and accurate patient documentation</li> <li>Holter monitor setup and scanning with diagnostic-quality tracings for physician interpretation</li> <li>Calculates, measures, and documents quantitative values on all studies for physician review and interpretation</li> <li>Prioritizes study completion based on patient acuity, patient preference, and coordination with nursing and ancillary services</li> <li>Communicates directly with physicians, managers, and care team members regarding changes in patient clinical condition during procedures</li> <li>Position supports multiple facilities across the market as needed — broad exposure across care settings</li> <li>Blue Distinction Center designations in Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and Knee and Hip Replacement</li> <li>Home to central Massachusetts's first robotically assisted surgical program and CyberKnife Radiosurgery</li> <li>Specialized Cardiac Rehabilitation Program with a dedicated, individualized approach to heart health recovery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, or a comparable accredited program — OR at least 6 months of clinical echocardiography experience</li> <li>Minimum 6 months of clinical experience required; 2 years preferred</li> <li>Registry eligible required; active BLS certification required</li> <li>RDMS, RDCS, or RCS credential strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfort performing the full echo tech scope: transthoracic studies, TEE assistance, stress testing, EKGs, and Holter monitoring</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city, situated in the geographic heart of New England roughly 45 miles west of Boston. The city offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, multiple colleges and universities, strong public and private school options, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Greater Boston. Outdoor recreation — including hiking, skiing, and lake access throughout central Massachusetts and the broader New England region — is readily accessible, and Boston's cultural and professional amenities remain an easy commute away.</p>