Cardiac Sonographer I

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare subsidies

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced cardiac ultrasound technologist to perform echocardiograms on pediatric and congenital cases. You will document anatomy and function, assist in plan development, and communicate findings to physicians.

The role requires clinical experience in pediatric echocardiography and RDCS credentials. Candidates should have a cardiac ultrasound program with one year of clinical exposure and current BLS certification, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program that includes clinical experience in pediatric and/or adult echocardiography.
• Pediatric echocardiography specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations to define and document anatomy and physiology of the heart, identify or rule out congenital anomalies, and assess ventricular function in pre and post operative patients.
• Assist in planning case methodology and conducts comprehensive examinations in noninvasive lab as needed.
• Analyze test results and prepares preliminary diagnoses and findings for physicians' review.
• Establish supportive relationship with patients and families. Explain examination procedures to patients/parents and notify them of scheduling problems or changes.
• Clean, sterilize and inspect transducers according to established procedures. Clean and maintain examination rooms and equipment.
• Assist in data collection for research studies.

Skills

RDCS certification

BLS certification

Pediatric echocardiography

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program with clinical experience

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Position Summary

In this role you will perform cardiac ultrasound examinations on patients encompassing structurally normal cardiac anatomy to simple congenital heart disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations to define and document anatomy and physiology of the heart, identify or rule out congenital anomalies, and assess ventricular function in pre and post operative patients.
• Assist in planning case methodology and conducts comprehensive examinations in noninvasive lab as needed.
• Analyze test results and prepares preliminary diagnoses and findings for physicians' review.
• Establish supportive relationship with patients and families. Explain examination procedures to patients/parents and notify them of scheduling problems or changes.
• Clean, sterilize and inspect transducers according to established procedures. Clean and maintain examination rooms and equipment.
• Assist in data collection for research studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of high school or equivalent education. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program that includes one year of clinical experience in pediatric and/or adult echocardiography.
• Pediatric echocardiography specialty preferred.

Experience:

• Clinical rotations in relevant field

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS) certification (adult or pediatric) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). New graduates must obtain certification within one year from the date of graduation.
• A current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards is required.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.