Cardiac Sonographer I
About The Position
Performs quality exams and creates preliminary reports. Assists with interpreting imaging for each study. Required to work in the regional clinical setting, and the UAMS NICU (at AC only) on a rotational basis. This position also includes call. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
Requirements
- Certificate from college program or technical school
- Entry Level - Experience not Required.
- 1 of the following certifications is required - , Registered cardiac sonographer in either adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography OR Become registered in either specialty within 12 months from date of graduation from an ultrasound program that includes cardiac imaging.
- Must be registered in pediatric echocardiography by 2 years from date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- RDCS, AE, PE, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with PE (RDCS-PE) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Responsibilities
- Reviews physician order, and verifies patient/procedure and performs echocardiograms.
- Prepares and processes echo studies for interpretation.
- Assists in training of Cardiology Fellows performing Pediatric Echocardiography (AC only).
- Monitors equipment during procedures for equipment malfunctions and notifies of major malfunctions.
- Inventories supplies and submits list to proper personnel, to keep adequate supply stock for department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flu vaccines are required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
