Cardiac Sonographer (full-time)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. The position involves performing prescribed non-invasive cardiology testing on identified patients and proactively supporting efforts to ensure delivery of safe patient care and services while promoting a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited cardiovascular program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing, or healthcare-related field.
• 1 year of experience as a cardiac sonographer.
• 1 year in a full-time pediatric cardiac sonography position.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonographic procedures producing scans of highest diagnostic quality through evaluation and selection of proper machine settings and patient positioning.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines for various age groups.
• Identifies pediatric cardiac anomalies as obtained through cardiac sonography.
• Gathers patient history and information pertinent to the exam to assist in diagnosis and communicates to cardiologist.
• Utilizes assigned Syngo picture archiving and communication system functions accurately.
• Ensures accuracy of all patient documentation and billing for all procedures.
• Maintains American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Cardiovascular Credentialing International registered status.
• Participates in lab performance improvement activities.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care/service provided.
• Operates all cardiac sonography equipment according to specification.
• Assists physicians, nurses, and other staff when requested or required.
• Provides on-call services as defined by cardiac sonography lab.
• Performs advanced cardiac sonography procedures.
• Participates in clinical research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
• Programs and services that support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees