Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

About the role

Tufts Medical Center's 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on assigned patients according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $44.17 - $56.32 per hour. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Schedule

Fulltime, part-time, or per diem.

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm.