Description
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$40.02-$60.41 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
In this role you will perform performs cardiac ultrasound examinations on patients encompassing normal cardiac anatomy to complex congenital heart disease. You will conduct examinations independently during all phases of care: diagnostic, pre-operative, under anesthesia, post-operative with complex surgical repairs.
New hires may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $15,000.00
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise provision of echocardiography examinations within non-invasive lab. Monitor performance and provides assistance to ensure examinations are performed according to established protocols.
- Plan case methodology and conduct comprehensive examinations in laboratory or with portable equipment at other locations as needed.
- Establish supportive relationship with patients and families. Explain examination procedures to patients/parents and notifies them of scheduling problems or changes
- Maintain and evaluate lab equipment. Monitor and maintain inventory of standard supplies, initiating reorder of items according to established par levels. Prepare and maintain required logs and records.
- Provide instruction on performing echocardiography procedures and interpretation of results for sonographers, trainees and fellows.
- Assist in clinical research studies. Explain protocols to staff and oversees collection of required clinical data.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of high school or equivalent education. Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field (i.e., healthcare, nursing, biology, etc.) preferred
- Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program in pediatric echocardiography.
- Pediatric echocardiography specialty preferred.
Experience:
- 2 years’ clinical experience in pediatric echocardiography required; 5 years preferred
Licensure/ Certifications:
- Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE)
- A current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards is required.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for eligible positions; including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
