Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

54d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. This position is per diem to support satellite clinics (8am to 4:30pm) Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Pediatric Echocardiology, the incumbent will be responsible for performing complete and comprehensive pediatric echocardiographic exams independently in an ambulatory care setting in various offices in Boston, Worcester, Danvers, Braintree, Foxboro, Cape Cod, Holyoke, Dover NH and other satellites. Sonographer will understand the reasons for the patient's exam and prepare preliminary reports with accurate measures and appropriate statements. Incumbent will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines (e.g. 2 patient identifiers)
Practice Infection Control standards
Learn to use a variety of ultrasound equipment - GE, Philips, etc
Prepare a preliminary report with accurate measurements and appropriate statements
Perform expected volume of studies by end of first year
Understand overall functioning of the laboratory
Develop good time management and organizational skills
Ask questions as necessary regarding protocols, diagnoses, image optimization and other areas
At least 5 years experience in pediatric echocardiography preferred
Current RDCS or RCS required
Associate's Degree
CPR Certified

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Perform complete echocardiographic examination independently
Perform complete fetal echocardiograms independently
Acquire echocardiographic examination in digital format
Understand reasons for individual patient exams, review patient history and review prior report/images
Perform expected volume of studies on a consistent basis
Perform echocardiograms in all settings: inpatient, outpatient and other portable sites
Participate in QI initiatives and in measures to support laboratory accreditation
Perform saline bubble studies
Develop proficiency in 3D imaging and other imaging techniques as they become available in the laboratory
Assist with training junior personnel
Participate in research protocols as needed
Provide resource coverage in inpatient or outpatient setting
Train junior personnel and provide back-up support to all personnel
Be receptive to queries from administrative support staff for optimal running of Clinic and Lab
Help guide administrative support staff when technical/scheduling questions arise
Set example for junior personnel regarding work ethic, workflow, technical expertise