Echo Cardiac Analyst BWH Cardiovascular
Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
The Cardiac Imaging Core Lab (CICL), Directed by Scott D.
Solomon, MD, is an academic research organization located within
the Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated hospital.
Through close collaboration with academic, NIH, and industry
partners, the CICL supports a wide range of activities including
echocardiographic study design, analysis, and central core lab
operations for primarily large-scale national and international
clinical trials. There are approximately 40 staff supporting 40+
clinical trials ongoing at any given time with a typical volume of
1000 - 1500 echos received each month.Reporting to the CICL
Technical Director and working under the supervision of Harvard
Faculty Directors, the Echo Specialist is an integral member of the
CICL and assists with high-level, complex research including but
not limited to echocardiographic analysis and data quality
assurance. The Echo Specialist will have the opportunity to
interact with research collaborators within other Harvard
departments and at other institutions across the U.S. and other
countries around the world.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as an integral part of the research team and provides
echocardiographic expertise for CICL lab functions.
- Performs echocardiographic analysis of heart size and function
in a high quality, scientific, and reproducible manner. These
analyses may include but are not limited to: 2D, 3D, M Mode, Color
Doppler, strain, etc.
- Performs routine reproducibility testing for QA/QC review by
CICL Technical Director.
- Assists CICL Technical Director with the creation, testing, and
validation of study specific databases and analysis software.
- Provides other echocardiographic technical research support as
per the CICL Technical Director and CICL Directors as it relates to
the overall research scope of the CICL.
- Participates in lab wide and/or project specific meetings.
- Adheres to all CICL SOPs as well as internal system and
technical requirements for performing within this role.MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
- MD with cardiovascular experience or PhD with cardiovascular
research experience in human subject clinical trials is
required.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, cardiac
pathophysiology hemodynamics and echocardiography assessment of
heart disease is required. Advanced knowledge in echocardiography
including but not limited to: 3-D, gradient analysis, etc. is
preferred.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Ability to perform echocardiographic analysis of 2D, M Mode,
Color Doppler, strain, etc. is required.
- Strong research design and analytical skills.
- Strong computer and database statistical skills.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
- Able to multitask and assign priorities in a busy, challenging
environment.
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research
team.BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse
skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.Primary
Location75 Francis StJobResearch - OtherOrganizationBrigham &
Women's Hospital (BWH)ScheduleFull-timeStandard Hours: 40ShiftDay
JobEmployee StatusRegular
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