• Senior Sonographer

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    79200BRJob Posting Title:Senior SonographerDepartment:RadiologyAutoReqId:79200BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:30 Job Posting Category:RadiologyJob Posting Description:$15K sign on bonus for eligible new hires with over 1 year of experience

     

    $10K sign on bonus for eligible new hires with less than 1 year of experience

    The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the following:

    + Performs routine and complex ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.

    + Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.

    + Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.

    + Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.

    + Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow process.

    + Practices High Reliability Communication techniques. Patient/Family/Team Relations

    + Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.

    + Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.

    + Promotes a positive work environment in compliance with ETU. Equipment

    + Identifies and reports on equipment malfunctions.

    + Assists in patient scheduling and facilitates efficient workflow within ultrasound area (board runner).

    + Investigates and resolves technical and scheduling issues and performs designated quality assurance functions.

    + Provides instruction on performing ultrasound procedures for trainees and fellows.

    + Serves as a resource and responds to requests for information or assistance. General

    + Participates in departmental and hospital meetings

    + Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

    + Complies with ETU.

    + Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.

    + Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.

    + Takes an active role in research projects involving ultrasound.

    The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the following:

    + Registered by the ARDMS.

    + Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration.

    + BLS certification

    + Associates degree in Medical Sonography

    + 3 years of experience as a Sonographer

     

    Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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.

     

    Office/Site Location:WalthamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only