Pediatric and Fetal Sonographer

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

2d•$52 - $74

About The Position

Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization. FTE: 0.01 , Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable Schedule Position Summary The Pediatric and Fetal Cardiac Sonographer will perform and analyze Pediatric and Adult Congenital Echocardiograms, requiring an extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to ascertain diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease in the pediatric and adult congenital patient population. The incumbent will perform these complex diagnostic exams and discuss the findings with the pediatric cardiologist. Demonstrate the ability to utilize the programs and databases in accordance with departmental standards.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound technology training program
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Current adult/pediatric echocardiography registry required, if registry pending, must complete appropriate registration within 12 months from date of employment
RDCS with AE (Adult/pediatric echocardiography registry) required
BLS Certification required
Must have knowledge of complex congenital heart defects and surgical repairs

Nice To Haves

Fetal echocardiography experience is preferred
PE (Pediatric Echo) and/or FE (Fetal Echo) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

You will possess knowledge and skill with Philips and GE ultrasound machines and carry out all routine/urgent echocardiography procedures according to laboratory protocols
You will explain the procedure to the patient to give a feeling of comfort and reassurance
Maintain patient records, exam data, and procedure observations
Review studies and create preliminary reports for the interpreting physicians