Cardiac Sonographer
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
2x8 hrs, Days

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EXPERIENCE At least 5 years experience in pediatric echocardiography Required: Certificate : Current RDCS or RCS required Associate’s Degree Certifications: Required: CPR Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Working Conditions: Ambulatory clinic and in-patient setting Able to push 350lb ultrasound machine 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 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. This position is for 16 hours per week. Schedule will be a 2 day combination of either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Responsibilities: Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following: 1. P erform complete echocardiographic examination independently 2. P erform complete fetal echocardiograms independently 3. A cquire echocardiographic examination in digital format 4. U nderstand reasons for individual patient exams, review patient history and review prior report/images 5. P erform expected volume of studies on a consistent basis 6. P erform echocardiograms in all settings: inpatient, outpatient and other portable sites 7. P articipate in QI initiatives and in measures to support laboratory accreditation 8. P erform saline bubble studies 9. D evelop proficiency in 3D imaging and other imaging techniques as they become available in the laboratory 10. A ssist with training junior personnel 11. P articipate in research protocols as needed 12. P rovide resource coverage in inpatient or outpatient setting 13. T rain junior personnel and provide back-up support to all personnel 14. B e receptive to queries from administrative support staff for optimal running of Clinic and Lab 15. H elp guide administrative support staff when technical/scheduling questions arise 16. S et example for junior personnel regarding work ethic, workflow, technicalexpertise SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 0. C omply with patient privacy and safety guidelines (e.g. 2 patient identifiers) 1. P ractice Infection Control standards 2. L earn to use a variety of ultrasound equipment – GE, Philips, etc 3. P repare a preliminary report with accurate measurements and appropriate statements 4. P erform expected volume of studies by end of first year 5. U nderstand overall functioning of the laboratory 6. D evelop good time management and organizational skills 7. A sk questions as necessary regarding protocols, diagnoses, image optimization and other areas

Recruiter: Turlo, Rebecca