Sonographer, Per Diem

Boston Children's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonography–certified professional to perform pediatric ultrasound examinations and support imaging services for patients. You will review requisitions, select equipment and settings, and ensure high-quality imaging while addressing patient and family needs.

The role requires ARDMS eligibility, upcoming ARDMS certification, and BLS. Strong teamwork and commitment to safety and education are essential; flexible schedules and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Must be Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Registry eligible; physics board passed required.
• Eligible for ARDMS certification; must obtain and maintain ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathology and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patient and family needs; develops plans to support comfort and cooperation.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Provides instruction on pediatric ultrasound procedures to residents, fellows, and students.

Education

Associates degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Position Summary

Performs ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician

Key Responsibilities

• Examinations/Procedures
• Performs routine ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow process.
• Practices High Reliability Communication techniques.
• Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.
• Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Promotes a positive work environment in compliance with ETU.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists senior technologists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of section.
• Provides instruction on pediatric ultrasound procedures and techniques to residents, fellows, and students as requested.
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Associates degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Licensure/ Certifications

• Must be Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Registry eligible with at least physics board passed.
• Eligible for certification by the ARDMS.
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration within one year of hire date
• BLS certification.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.