Pediatric Echosonographer, Per Diem

Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,347 - 80,672; Part time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes ethical standards and builds patient/family relationships to guide clinical decisions.
• Performs quality diagnostic echocardiograms and optimizes image quality with available equipment.
• Educates patients and families about rationale and expectations of the procedure.

Education

Certificate (Required)

Job description

## Pediatric Echosonographer, Per DiemApplylocations: Springfield, Massachusettstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44082### Summary:**### Job Responsibilities:**1) CLINICAL PRACTICEUtilizes the professional code of ethics with patient and family to establish patient and family relationship(s). Adheres to standards of practice, policy and procedures to support clinical decision making. Performs quality diagnostic exams as indicated by QA random, monthly review. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and optimizes equipment to enhance image quality. Educates patients and families with regard to rationale and expectations during the procedure. Understands rules and norms with cultural differences as it relates to caring for patients with in a defined time frame and procedure. Knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups: Neonate, Infant/toddler, Children, Adolescent, Adult.**2)**HEALTHCARE EAM RELATIONSHIPSEffectively builds and nurtures relationships and values others. Seeks assistance from peers to resolve conflicts, practicing negotiation and delegation skills. Observes peers' professional practice to identify potential mentor(s). Participates in staff meetings and/or discussions regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Maintains individual productivity and supports workgroup effectiveness.**3)**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAssumes responsibility for continued learning to enhance clinical practice. Actively seeks and is receptive to honest feedback from multidisciplinary healthcare team in ways to improve overall quality of care. Maintains safe operation of designated equipment and assists to ensure orderliness of department. Performs applicable volumes to maintain competency: 300 echocardiograms per year, 300 vascular exams per year and 100 stress echocardiograms per year.**### Required Work Experience:**1) None**### Preferred Work Experience:**1) None Listed**### Skills and Competencies:**1) None Listed**Education:**Certificate (Required)**Certifications:**Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association**Compensation**Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum$43.08 - $49.52 - $58.56**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.