Per Diem Senior Sonographer - Boston Children's Hospital

The Per Diem Senior Sonographer is responsible for the following:

• Performs routine and complex 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. Patient/Family/Team Relations
• 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. Equipment 
• Identifies and reports on equipment malfunctions.

Operations

• Assists in patient scheduling and facilitates efficient workflow within ultrasound area (board runner). 
• Investigates and resolves technical and scheduling issues and performs designated quality assurance functions.
• Training
• Provides instruction on performing ultrasound procedures for trainees and fellows.
• Serves as a resource and responds to requests for information or assistance. General
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Professional Development
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Takes an active role in research projects involving ultrasound.

The Per Diem Senior Sonographer must have the following:

• Registered by the ARDMS.
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration.
• BLS certification
• Associates degree in Medical Sonography
• 3 years of experience as a Sonographer

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