Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer- Cardiac Lab Non-Invasive

Arnot Ogden Medical Center•Elmira, NY

74d•Onsite

About The Position

A Performs quality diagnostic ultrasound studies and provides support services at an expert level specializing in Pediatric Cardiology. The scope of practice includes performing pediatric echocardiograms for which the individual has demonstrated competency through education, clinical experience, and certification. This position reports to the Cardiac Services Manager, or their designees, and works closely with the pediatric cardiologist.

Requirements

Active certification in Pediatric Echocardiography as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or another approved equivalent is required.
Must maintain working knowledge and educational requirements for active certification.
Graduate from an approved program preferred, but not required.
Minimum of one-year full time pediatric echocardiography and clinical experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire date.
This position requires frequent standing and walking.
Ability to maintain prolonged, repetitive arm positions necessary for scanning.
Requires considerable physical effort to move heavy equipment, assist patients and push patients in wheelchairs, or on stretchers.
Requires the ability to frequently lift 10 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
A.D.A Essential Functions

Responsibilities

Performs both high-quality outpatient pediatric/adult CHD echocardiograms and inpatient pediatrics, regular nursery, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) echocardiograms within the AOMC.
Achieve and maintain working knowledge and understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Responsible for reporting urgent and critical findings to pediatric cardiologist immediately.
Document and appropriately charge all studies performed in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Document preliminary findings utilizing the picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
Provide pediatric cardiologist with preliminary findings in a timely manner after completion of study. STAT and inpatient studies should be provided to pediatric cardiologist first as a priority.
Collaborate seamlessly with our healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Prioritize patient comfort and safety during procedures, maintaining a compassionate and reassuring bedside manner.
Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring accuracy and optimal performance.
Share responsibility in the training and orientation of additional sonographers, students, or department staff.
Responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs required by position.
Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center.
It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.