Full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to independently perform comprehensive echocardiograms in hospital-based and outpatient settings. The role includes complex congenital cases, ECMO/VAD-related studies, and training junior staff.

You will work onsite at 55 Fruit Street, 40 hours weekly, with day shifts. Requires ARDMS/CCI credentials, BLS, and 2–3 years of experience in pediatric or congenital echocardiography.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography preferred.
• RCS and RDCS certifications required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2–3 years sonographer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.
• Perform Stress and Dobutamine echo.
• Perform echoes on all complex patients (ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, STAT) with assistance.
• Perform additional protocols for special patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, research).
• Perform simple congenital cases.
• Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.
• Provide full assistance for TEE (community sites only).
• May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and as a liaison with leads and managers.
• Train staff, as needed.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Staff training

Education

Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

RCS (CCI)

RDCS (ARDMS)

BLS

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for independently performing comprehensive echocardiograms, including bubble studies, stress echo, dobutamine echo, complex congenital echo, and pediatric echo, in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings. Responsibilities also include assisting in specialized procedures such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) evaluations and ventricular assist device (VAD) studies. In Pediatrics, this also involves independently performing comprehensive echocardiographic studies in patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. As such, this role requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology, and directly supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer is expected to understand the patient’s exam rationale, acquire high-quality diagnostic images, and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner. The sonographer may be responsible for training other sonographers and may be an on-site resource to troubleshoot challenges. The sonographer may assist with Joint Commission regulations and ensure accreditation readiness. The sonographer will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adhere to departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change over time at the discretion of department leadership to meet the department’s evolving needs.

*For NH sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state’s OPLC is required upon hire.

Essential Functions

• Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.


• Perform Stress and Dobutamine echo.


• Perform echoes on all complex patients (ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, STAT) with assistance.


• Perform additional protocols for special patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, research).


• Perform simple congenital cases.


• Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.


• Provide full assistance for TEE (community sites only).


• May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and as a liaison with leads and managers.


• Train staff, as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required

Basic Life Support [BLS]

Experience

Sonographer experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High degree of technical expertise.


• Builds upon foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of junior staff with little assistance.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$48.00 - $57.59/Hourly

Grade

6

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