Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I reports to the Perioperative Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires independent and efficient performance of clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the hospital and procedural setting, entering full preliminary reports, covering all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab sites to include nights, weekends and holidays (on call). This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, PE), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and complex congenital heart disease, pre and post-operatively, required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
• Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Work Experience 0-2 years
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred
• Associate of Arts/Science or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Fetal Echo and research experience preferred
• Echocardiography experience in the setting of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cath Lab preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist
• Independently and efficiently performs clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the hospital and procedural setting
• Enters full preliminary reports
• Covers all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab sites to include nights, weekends and holidays (on call)
• Organizes and prioritizes patient exams
• Contributes to unit teamwork
• Travels to outreach locations working with the Pediatric Cardiologist and support team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees