Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound examinations to evaluate cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Supervise echocardiography examinations and ensure adherence to protocols.
Plan and conduct echocardiograms in various clinical settings.
Establish supportive relationships with patients and families, explaining procedures.
Maintain and evaluate laboratory equipment and manage inventory.
Provide instruction and guidance to sonographers and trainees.
Assist with clinical research studies and oversee data collection.
Participate in professional development to stay updated on pediatric cardiac care.
Benefits
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000.00.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description
Cardiac Sonographer
New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000.00.
Position Summary
In this role, you will independently perform cardiac ultrasound examinations on patients with normal cardiac anatomy through complex congenital heart disease. You will conduct comprehensive echocardiography examinations during all phases of care, including diagnostic, preoperative, under anesthesia, and postoperative evaluations involving complex surgical repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound examinations to evaluate cardiac anatomy and physiology, identify congenital abnormalities, and assess ventricular function.
Supervise echocardiography examinations within the non-invasive laboratory, monitor performance, and ensure examinations follow established protocols.
Plan examination methodology and independently conduct comprehensive echocardiograms in the laboratory or using portable equipment in other clinical locations.
Establish supportive relationships with patients and families, explain examination procedures, and address individual patient and family needs.
Maintain and evaluate laboratory equipment, monitor supplies, coordinate inventory replenishment, and maintain required documentation and records.
Provide instruction and clinical guidance to sonographers, students, trainees, and fellows on echocardiography procedures and interpretation of findings.
Assist with clinical research studies, explain study protocols to staff, and oversee the collection of required clinical data.
Participate in professional development activities to maintain knowledge of pediatric cardiac anatomy, congenital heart disease, surgical procedures, and advanced echocardiography techniques.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Completion of high school or equivalent education.
Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program in pediatric echocardiography.
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field (healthcare, nursing, biology, or related discipline) preferred.
Pediatric echocardiography specialty preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in pediatric echocardiography required; 5 years preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with American Heart Association standards required.
Salary Range: $44.97-$71.95 hourly
About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
