3k Relocation Bonus depending on mileage of relocation
Must haves:
Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
One (1) of the following required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)
Schedule:
FT Days (M-F 7:30am-4pm)
As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, who are faculty, providing twenty-four hour, in-house and on call coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible.
By utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and services, the Institute strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. We offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services with ongoing cardiac training and mentorship for our sonographer team.
As a Level I PTC and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, the Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.
Magnet Designated Facility
Scanning some of the most complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery as well using a plethora of machines, i.e. Philips IE 33 and GE
You will scan not only in-house patients (i.e. NICU, PICU) but also in the CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you will work closely with the cardiologist in those spaces.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred
License/Certification:
Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
One (1) of the following required:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion.
Principal Accountabilities
Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
Enters and monitors patient data
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.
Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation
Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager
Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.
Takes emergency call within the department.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer