Cardiac Sonographer II - Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
About the Job
***New hires may be eligible for a $15,000.00 sign on bonus.***
The Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for the following:
The Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for the following:
- Supervises provision of echocardiography examinations within non-invasive lab.
- Monitors performance and provides assistance to ensure examinations are performed according to established protocols.
- May be assigned the role of sonographer in-charge for the day, overseeing daily operations.
- Plans case methodology and conducts comprehensive examinations in laboratory or with portable equipment at other locations as needed.
- May participate in other imaging modalities.
- Establishes supportive relationship with patients and families.
- Identifies patients'/families' specific needs and incorporates into patient care as appropriate.
- Explains examination procedures to patients/parents and notifies them of scheduling problems or changes
- Maintains and evaluates lab equipment.
- Oversees completion of routine preventive maintenance and performs minor repairs as needed
- Monitors and maintains inventory of standard supplies, initiating reorder of items according to established par levels. Prepares and maintains required logs and records.
- Performs other related administrative duties as needed
- Precept new students, new sonographers, fellows, and serves as a resource
- Provides instruction on performing echocardiography procedures and interpretation of results for sonographers, trainees and fellows.
- Serves as a resource and responds to requests for information or assistance.
- Assists in clinical research studies.
- Explains protocols to staff and oversees collection of required clinical data.
- Selects examination images for conferences, teaching sessions and publications as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of current professional trends and practices as well as anatomy, physiology, surgical repair and related subjects through attendance at conferences, reading sessions and other continuing education programs.
- 2 years’ clinical experience in pediatric echocardiography
- Completion of high school or equivalent education.
- Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program in pediatric echocardiography.
- Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE) certification
- A current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards is required.
Source : Boston Children's Hospital