Sonographer, Per Diem

Boston Children’s Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital in Weymouth, MA seeks an Ultrasound Technician to perform pediatric ultrasound exams under physician orders. The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate data capture, and collaboration with the care team.

The candidate will review requisitions, select appropriate equipment and settings, and ensure quality in imaging and documentation. Training and teaching may be provided to residents and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Eligible for ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
• Must pass ARDMS physics board and maintain certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.
• Review requisitions and determine appropriateness of ultrasound procedures.
• Select equipment and technical factors to identify anatomy.
• Support patients and families, addressing needs and comfort.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Provide instruction to residents, fellows, and students as requested.
• Assist in organizing daily operations and QC workflows.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Patient care

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

Associates degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound machines

PACS

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.