Job Description

Duties

This role performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo.

This role is also accountable for the preparation of preliminary interpretation reports, billing procedures, study transmittal and coverage of satellite sites.

This role demonstrates advanced knowledge of pediatric echo and a higher level of ability, performance and competencies.

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Perform echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations. Responds to emergent exams is a timely manner. Follows department workflows for reporting, billing and standard daily performance.

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Ensures patient care is provided in clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment. Renders excellent patient care to patients and families. All hospital related interactions are courteous and confidential and in accordance with HIPPAA regulations. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.

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Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities and working groups. Cooperates and assists in obtaining institutional, divisional and departmental initiatives and goals.

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Assists in the teaching of students, fellows and new technicians.

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Follows the policies, procedures and cost-control standards of the hospital as well as department specific policies and procedures.

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May be asked to travel to other locations

Skills

Advanced knowledge of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation of ultrasound systems.

Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Advanced knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography.

Advanced proficiency in operation of ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.

Participation in national, international or original research studies.

Ability to travel to multiple work locations

Education

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience: Two (2) years of pediatric echocardiography experience.

Preferred Experience: Five (5) years of pediatric echocardiography experience.

Within 12 months of start date: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Summary

In the role of Pediatric Echocardiography, you will be instrumental in performing diagnostic evaluations and sonographic examinations to assess pediatric patients' cardiac health. Reporting to the Chief of Cardiology, you will utilize your core skills in physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology to provide accurate assessments. Your expertise in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology will enhance patient care. Additionally, your knowledge of trauma centers and emergency medicine will support our commitment to high-quality healthcare. Join our team to make a significant impact on the lives of children through advanced echocardiographic techniques.

Job Types: Travel healthcare, Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $100.11 - $110.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Relocation assistance Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person