Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garage parking

MBTA access

Benefits Day 1

PTO 30 days

Career growth

Retirement match

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Boston seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography for infants and children across our downtown campus and satellite sites. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality cardiac imaging for a nationally recognized pediatric heart program.

The role requires an Associate degree in Radiology or related field, ARDMS/CCI certification, 2 years of Cardiac Ultrasound experience, and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiology or related field is required.
• ARDMS or CCI certification (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer) is required.
• Two years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.
• Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
• Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
• Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, scanner parameters, and procedures for each patient.
• Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.
• Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.
• Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Radiology or related field

Job description

Offering a $15,000 sign on bonus for new external hires Schedule: Fulltime, part-time, or per diem Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

At Tufts Medical Center, our Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers play a vital role in delivering specialized cardiac imaging for infants, children, and adolescents in a nationally recognized pediatric heart program. This position offers the opportunity to perform advanced echocardiography while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care. In addition to working at our downtown Boston campus, this role provides coverage at our pediatric satellite locations in Woburn, Chelmsford, and Lawrence, bringing high-quality cardiac imaging closer to the communities we serve.

Why you'll love working at Tufts Medical Center:

• Garage parking — options available for a daily or monthly fee, paired with a dedicated shuttle service to Tufts Medical Center


• MBTA access — convenient location just steps from the Orange Line


• Benefits starting Day 1 — including medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work


• Career growth opportunities through Tech II and Tech III advancement pathways, recognizing the development of advanced skills and competencies


• Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions — your future starts building right away

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ultrasound duties: Utilizes Ultrasound Technology to provide images of internal body structures. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on assigned patients according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures that follow radiological standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner, meet the American College of Radiology (ACR) imaging standards and allow the radiologist and/or physician to make a radiological diagnosis.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.


2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).


3. Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.


4. Basic Life Support Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Independently perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.


2. Verify patient and procedure to be performed.


3. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.


4. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.


5. Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.


6. Participate in ongoing education and training.


7. Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.


8. Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.


9. Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.


10. Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.


11. May teach students and support new technologists.

Physical Requirements

1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs.


2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.


3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.


4. Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.

Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of radiologic equipment, examinations, and procedures.


2. Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.


3. Good communication skills.


4. Good customer service skills.


5. Ability to organize and set priorities.


6. Ability to work independently.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.

Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: $44.17 - $56.32 based on full-time equivalent

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.