Registered Pediatric/Congenital Cardiac Sonographer-Fetal Medicine Practice-Full-time Day-8:30am-4:30pm

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Pediatric/Congenital Cardiac Sonographer performs or assists in echocardiogram examinations, renders technical assistance, and maintains and cares for ultrasound equipment The sonographer’s primary responsibility will be to perform transthoracic echocardiogram examinations in pediatric and congenital cardiac patients, from neonatal to adult age range. Additional responsibilities may include performance of fetal echocardiograms. Opportunity also exists for performance of stress echocardiography and assistance to the physicians in performing transesophageal and intra-procedural echocardiography.

Requirements

Graduate of two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
0-2 years minimum of experience
Registered in Adult and/or Pediatric echocardiography. Pediatric preferred.
Active ARDMS (RDCS/RVT) or CCI (RVS/RCS) status required.
Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association or BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and examines all patients, verifying their identity for echocardiogram examinations in accordance with established departmental procedures and techniques, which includes obtaining health status and medical history, patient’s cooperation or ability to tolerate the examination. Confirms that the ultrasound examination correlates with patient clinical history and presentation. Inform physician in charge of any contraindications to the procedure.
Operates and adjusts ultrasound equipment, cleans and makes minor adjustments, taking safety precautions necessary to protect patients and personnel from electric shock or other hazards. Reports any malfunction to the appropriate person.
Communicates with the patient, their representative and staff. Explains the exam and instructions to the patient and other health care providers, answering questions that are unrelated to specific diagnostic, treatment and/or prognosis.
Develops and/or modifies a procedure plan from health status and medical history, using age and gender appropriate considerations. Uses independent professional judgment to adopt the procedure plan to optimize exam results. Performs exams under general or direct physician supervision as defined by the procedure, adjusting scanning technique to optimize image qualify and spectral waveform characteristics.
Analyzes sonographic findings so comprehensive exams sufficient for a physician to direct patient management and render a diagnosis can be obtained. Perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory and IAC protocols and guidelines. Minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising exam quality or completeness.
Notifies appropriate health care provider when immediate medical attention is needed. Evaluates patient's physical and mental status prior to discharge from the ultrasound department.
Records diagnostic images and data for use by the interpreting physician in rendering a diagnosis and for archival purposes. Provides an oral summary of preliminary findings to the cardiologist.
Ensures adequate supplies are available for use.
Helps maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Assists in the orientation and mentors new Ultrasound personnel.
Participates in laboratory improvement activities and regularly scheduled meetings, including quality improvement activities, business meetings, didactic sessions, clinical review sessions.
Helps supervise and train learners in the lab, including sonographer students, cardiology fellows, and other trainees who may be rotating through the laboratory.
May participate in laboratory research activities, as desired
May answers telephones, schedules examinations and initiate transportation.