Pediatric/Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
About The Position
Intermountain Health is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to work at Primary Children's Hospital. The caregiver may be hired at Level I, II, or III depending on qualifications and experience. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, and requires pediatric congenital heart disease scanning experience and pediatric echo registry credentials for the desired qualification; candidates who do not meet that qualification may be considered for a Level I or registry-eligible job code. Pay depends on qualifications and experience. The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital or Primary Children's at Lehi. The hourly pay range is $43.09–$66.47. Eligible applicants may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500, and relocation assistance is available. The caregiver performs cardiac sonography and must communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and care providers. Work involves reading information and labels, assessing patient needs, operating monitors, identifying equipment and supplies, documenting and retrieving information using computers, and handling complex equipment with precision. The role also involves assisting with patient transfers and mobility, transporting patients and supplies, and potentially standing for extended periods.
Requirements
- For the desired qualification, at least 2 years of scanning experience in pediatric congenital heart disease and completion of the pediatric echo registry exam.
- Registry-eligible minimum: eligible to take ARDMS or CCI boards in cardiac or vascular sonography within one year of hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers; and participation in or graduation from an accredited or certificate program. The posting also references the Intermountain Adult Echocardiography Program.
- Level I minimum: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography and BLS certification for healthcare providers.
- Level II minimum: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography and BLS certification; obtain two applicable national registry credentials through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN; and meet the specified years-of-service threshold (at least 10 years of cardiology/healthcare service, or at least 5 years plus an associate degree). Participate in a competency area such as Echo, Adult Congenital, Fetal, Pediatric, Vascular, or Arterial Scans.
- Level III minimum: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac or vascular sonography and BLS certification; obtain three applicable national registry credentials through ARDMS, CCI, or ASN, or meet the stated years-of-service qualification (at least 15 years of cardiology/healthcare service, or at least 10 years plus a bachelor's or master's degree).
- Ability to see and read information, communicate verbally and hear spoken information, manipulate equipment with manual dexterity, lift and move supplies and equipment, walk, and assist with patient transport or mobility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
- Completed pediatric registry.
- Two years of experience in Pediatric Cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Perform cardiac sonography, including scanning relevant to pediatric congenital heart disease.
- Read and assess information, labels, and patient needs; operate monitors and identify equipment and supplies.
- Communicate with patients, visitors, and patient care providers, including responding accurately to spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues, particularly during emergencies.
- Use manual dexterity to operate complex and delicate equipment and use computers for documentation and information access.
- Lift, bend, and move to transfer patients and retrieve, carry, and distribute supplies and equipment.
- Walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients; push and pull gurneys and portable equipment.
Benefits
- Eligible applicants may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- The company describes a generous benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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