Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

Children's National Hospital • Frederick, CO

5d • $52 - $99 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fetal Cardiac Sonographer performs technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory and collaborates with hospital staff. The role performs echocardiograms, measurements, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently; maintains records and billing forms; and promotes echocardiography education within the department.

The position independently performs echocardiograms for complex congenital heart disease patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as fetal echocardiograms for early detection of congenital heart disease. It also includes performing standard and research echo modalities, analysis, patient education, research assistance, equipment and supply upkeep, and work at regional outpatient centers. The sonographer participates in on-call responsibilities and trains or guides junior-level technicians and fellows.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an approved school of Echocardiography.
• At least 2 years of experience performing fetal echocardiography in a dedicated pediatric/fetal echocardiography lab; OB/MFM office experience does not count.
• Upon hire, hold either Registered Pediatric Echocardiographer (CCI/ARDMS PE) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification.
• Upon hire, hold ARDMS RDCS (FE) Fetal Echocardiography certification.
• Upon hire, hold Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform echocardiograms independently on complex congenital heart disease patients and fetuses.
• Ability to work reliably and effectively with heavy patient volume and collaborate with physicians, nurses, families, and cardiologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, measurements, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently.
• Independently perform echocardiograms on complex congenital heart disease patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, and perform fetal echocardiograms for early detection of congenital heart disease.
• Perform required modalities for standard and research echocardiograms according to protocol.
• Provide education to expecting mothers on using a handheld Doppler probe and assist in training fellows and sonography trainees in fetal echocardiography.
• Use online and/or offline analysis systems effectively and complete analyses in a timely fashion.
• Strive for accurate, high-quality studies, check work consistently, and keep up with heavy volume.
• Obtain pertinent patient information; create studies completely and accurately in the PACS system; and complete billing in a timely fashion.
• Volunteer to take responsibility for research projects, assist physicians and fellows with research, and collect pertinent information.
• Assist the director of echocardiography with telemedicine, 3D echo, and contrast studies.
• Report equipment problems and low supplies to a supervisor; clean echo machines and probes between patients; and maintain a neat, orderly workstation and echo lab.
• At regional outpatient centers, perform echocardiograms, EKGs, and Holter monitors; manage heavy volume; work with physicians, nurses, and families; and keep clinics stocked.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and work reliably with cardiologists.
• Instruct and guide junior-level technicians and fellows on echo approaches for complex heart disease, obtaining quality studies, transducer and control use, echo machine operation, digital acquisition, and the ISCV system.
• Maintain accurate records and billing forms and promote echocardiography education within the department.
• Demonstrate respect, sensitivity, patience, self-control, and self-discipline.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED