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In conjunction with the Medical Director and department leadership, the position of Echo Lab Education and QI Coordinator is responsible for the development and coordination of sonographer education, skill development, maintaining annual sonographer competencies, and implementing a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program within the pediatric and fetal echo labs. This position also works in coordination with the Medical Director and leadership to develop and implement measurable standards of performance within the echo lab for the purpose of sonographer evaluation. Develops and provides training to sonographers from partner organizations. Organizes the Quality improvement projects and completes registry information. Maintains their own clinical competency by also serving as an active clinical sonographer; is an expert resource for technical and procedural duties.

The Cardiology department plays a pivotal role in ensuring cardiovascular health through advanced diagnostic technologies and expert clinical care. Among its core services are echocardiography, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and stress echocardiography, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of a patient's heart health. Echocardiography is a key service offered by the cardiology department. This non-invasive imaging technique utilizes ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart's structures and functions. It enables cardiologists to evaluate heart size, shape, and movement, as well as the function of heart valves and chambers. Additionally, echocardiology can identify various conditions such as cardiomyopathy, heart valve abnormalities, and congenital heart defects. Its real-time imaging capabilities provide invaluable insights that guide treatment decisions and patient management strategies.

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years congenital and pediatric echocardiography experience required
• Minimum six (6) months demonstrated success performing independent fetal echocardiograms required
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures
• May require occasional travel to regional locations as needed to provide support and expertise for fetal echocardiography
• Bilingual skills preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• College Degree – 2 year in Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography OR completion of an accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational training program AND high school diploma/GED required
• If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, high school diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below
• College Degree – 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography preferred
• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS) certification required
• RDCS Fetal Echocardiography required
• RDCS Adult Echocardiography preferred

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