Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

WVU Medicine • Burbank, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for obtaining trans-thoracic echocardiograms including real time, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color Doppler and fetal echoes (when applicable) in the pediatric population. Compiles data required by the pediatric cardiologist on all studies. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer- Level I, as defined within the job description.

Requirements

• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• One (1) year of pediatric cardiac sonography experience.

Nice To Haves

• All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
• Meets requirements for previous level. One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets. (Level 2)
• Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets. (Level 3)
• Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets. (Level 4)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer “Principal Duties and Responsibilities” in providing age- appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients
• Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to the requirements set by the CVIS Lab protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of congenital heart defects and the surgical repairs allowing them to obtain quality images for the Cardiologist who is interpreting the study.
• Responsible for entering correct patient demographics, caregivers and study information.
• Maintains necessary supplies and linen in the echo room assigned for the week. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of echo room, machines ,TEE probes, and office clean.
• Participates in research projects as requested.
• Attends and participates in the monthly pediatric QA conference, the monthly departmental staff meetings.
• Assists Technical Manager and Medical Director in evaluation of new equipment and Sonographers.
• Provides an Echocardiography orientation to Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Sonography students if requested.
• Responsible for making a service call to Biomed when there is an equipment failure.
• Participates in department QI initiatives and education for JACHO and EOC rounds.

Benefits

• The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees