Cardiac Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5 years of related clinical experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered in Pediatric Cardiac Echocardiography by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Congenital Cardiac Echocardiography by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Bachelor of Arts
• 1 year of experience in pediatric imaging

Responsibilities

• Supervises Cardiac Sonographers and Sr. Cardiac Sonographers.
• Achieves administrative outcomes through effective teamwork and mentorship.
• Participates in development and achievement of department goals.
• Resource for staff to escalate concerns of potential or actual conflict resolving and incorporating service recovery.
• Executes implementation plans for system and unit changes.
• Work closely with cardiac imaging research core and Manager, Quality Program for cardiac services.
• Coaches others in clinical decision making and problem-solving.
• Evaluates work to improve process of education within unit and system.
• Facilitates development and implementation of department, working with the manager.
• Performs Senior Cardiac Sonographer job duties, as needed.
• Coordinates with unit leadership oversight of ongoing accreditation readiness for Joint Commission and Inter-societal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories.
• Supports compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.
• Oversees department quality controls and process improvement.
• Assists Manager with development of staff by being available to teammates, acting as a resource to help complete complicated/complex tasks, providing on the job training to team, and seeking out opportunities to become actively involved in staff workflow and development.
• Provide Manager feedback on staff performance, educational needs, and workflow status.