Cardiac Sonographer II, Sign-on bonus

Cardiac Sonographer II, Sign-on bonus | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary: In this role you will perform cardiac ultrasound examinations on patients encompassing normal cardiac anatomy to complex congenital heart disease. You will conduct examinations independently during all phases of care: diagnostic, pre-operative, under anesthesia, post-operative with complex surgical repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise provision of echocardiography examinations within non-invasive lab. Monitor performance and provides assistance to ensure examinations are performed according to established protocols.
• Plan case methodology and conduct comprehensive examinations in laboratory or with portable equipment at other locations as needed.
• Establish supportive relationship with patients and families. Explain examination procedures to patients/parents and notifies them of scheduling problems or changes
• Maintain and evaluate lab equipment. Monitor and maintain inventory of standard supplies, initiating reorder of items according to established par levels. Prepare and maintain required logs and records.
• Provide instruction on performing echocardiography procedures and interpretation of results for sonographers, trainees and fellows.
• Assist in clinical research studies. Explain protocols to staff and oversees collection of required clinical data.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Completion of high school or equivalent education. Bachelor's degree in appropriate field (i.e., healthcare, nursing, biology, etc.) preferred
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program in pediatric echocardiography.
• Pediatric echocardiography specialty preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years' clinical experience in pediatric echocardiography required; 5 years preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE)
• A current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards is required.

New hires may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000.00