Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
About The Position
At Tufts Medical Center, our Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers play a vital role in delivering specialized cardiac imaging for infants, children, and adolescents in a nationally recognized pediatric heart program. This position offers the opportunity to perform advanced echocardiography while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care. In addition to working at our downtown Boston campus, this role provides coverage at our pediatric satellite locations in Woburn, Chelmsford, and Lawrence, bringing high-quality cardiac imaging closer to the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).
- Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Knowledge of radiologic equipment, examinations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
- Good communication skills.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to organize and set priorities.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on assigned patients according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.
- Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures that follow radiological standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner, meet the American College of Radiology (ACR) imaging standards and allow the radiologist and/or physician to make a radiological diagnosis.
- Responsible for designated areas and/or procedures as assigned.
- Work cooperatively within departments and other service lines to create a system of quality health care.
- Work independently as required.
- Independently perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.
- Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
- Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
- Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.
- Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.
- Participate in ongoing education and training.
- Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.
- Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.
- Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.
- Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.
- May teach students and support new technologists.
Benefits
- Garage parking — options available for a daily or monthly fee, paired with a dedicated shuttle service to Tufts Medical Center
- MBTA access — convenient location just steps from the Orange Line
- Benefits starting Day 1 — including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
- Career growth opportunities through Tech II and Tech III advancement pathways, recognizing the development of advanced skills and competencies
- Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions — your future starts building right away
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
