Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

## Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Apply locations:
Tufts Medical Center:
NENA Chelmsford:
Tufts Medical Center Community Care - Woburn:
NENA Lawrence time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R25282
** Offering a $15,00 sign on bonus for new external hires
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* Schedule:

** Fulltime, part-time, or per diem
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* Hours:

** 8:00am - 5:00pmAt
** 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.
** Why you'll love working at Tufts Medical Center:**•
** 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
** Job Profile Summary
** This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ultrasound duties:
Utilizes Ultrasound Technology to provide images of internal body structures.  A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.  An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education.  

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
** Job Overview
** 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.
** Job Description
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.
2. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI).3. Two (2) years of experience as a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist.
4. Basic Life Support Certification.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Independently perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and radiological standards.
2. Verify patient and procedure to be performed.
3. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.
4. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.
5. Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.
6. Participate in ongoing…