Full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer independently performs comprehensive echocardiograms in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings, including bubble studies, stress echocardiograms, dobutamine echocardiograms, complex congenital echocardiograms, and pediatric echocardiograms. The role also assists with specialized procedures such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) evaluations and ventricular assist device (VAD) studies. In Pediatrics, the sonographer independently performs comprehensive studies for patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. The position 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, obtains high-quality diagnostic images, and provides accurate preliminary findings promptly. The sonographer may train other sonographers, serve as an on-site troubleshooting resource, assist with Joint Commission regulations, and support accreditation readiness. The role requires compliance with patient privacy and safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change at department leadership’s discretion. For New Hampshire sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state’s OPLC is required upon hire.

Requirements

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
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 pediatrics and research participants.
Perform simple congenital cases.
Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies.
Provide full assistance for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) at community sites.
May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and liaison with leads and managers.
Train staff as needed.
May assist with Joint Commission regulations and accreditation readiness.
Comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies.