Full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$48 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer independently performs comprehensive echocardiograms, including bubble studies, stress and dobutamine echo, complex congenital echo, and pediatric echo in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings. The role also assists with specialized procedures such as ECMO evaluations and VAD studies. In Pediatrics, the sonographer performs comprehensive studies for patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. This requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology and supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer understands the rationale for each examination, acquires high-quality diagnostic images, and provides accurate preliminary findings promptly. The role may include training other sonographers, troubleshooting as an on-site resource, supporting Joint Commission regulations and accreditation readiness, and complying with patient privacy, safety, departmental, and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change at department leadership’s discretion to meet evolving needs. For New Hampshire sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC is required upon hire. This is a regular, onsite position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The stated pay range is $48.00–$57.59 per hour.

Requirements

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
High degree of technical expertise.
Ability to build on foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of junior staff with little assistance.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
Two to three years of sonographer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.
Perform stress and dobutamine echocardiograms.
Perform echocardiograms on complex patients, including ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, and STAT cases, with assistance.
Perform additional protocols for special patient populations, such as pediatric and research populations.
Perform simple congenital cases.
Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.
Provide full assistance for TEE at community sites.
May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and liaison with leads and managers.
Train staff as needed.
Acquire high-quality diagnostic images and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner.
May assist with Joint Commission regulations and accreditation readiness.
Comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies.