Cardiac Sonographer Sr - Echocardiology
Are
you ready to join one of the best teams in the Nation? Based in Madera, CA, and
ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals
in the country in seven pediatric specialties and recently named one of the
Nation’s top children’s Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, Valley Children’s has
been open for nearly 70 years.
Valley Children’s is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join this
exceptional team of professionals. This position is accountable for accurately,
safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital
procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial
and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath
lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the
Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a
draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software.
Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager
and medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinical
resource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic
involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter
and multi-event applications as needed.
SUMMARY:
This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing
routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including
assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic
procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts
as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required.
Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and
report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac
Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as a
preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of
on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers
as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.
About
Valley Children’s Hospital
Valley Children’s maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000
employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success
of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with
robust benefits.
Valley Children’s is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest
quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel
at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for
the care they deliver. Many Valley Children’s employees have been with the
organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they
continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and
development.
Valley Children’s main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful
states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your
choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have
many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Performs routine and complex congenital echocardiographic studies.
•Provides assistance with transesophageal, epicardial & intracardiac
echocardiographic examinations under Cardiologist supervision.
•Obtains accurate dynamic and static images, hemodynamic and functional data
utilizing established echocardiographic procedure protocols for routine
studies.
•Completion of an encounter requires communication with the Cardiologist.
•Expeditious notification of significant or critical results in accordance with
policy.
•Ensures patient safety and adheres to applicable hospital policies and
regulations at all times.
•Reviews completed echo examinations in the presence of the Cardiologist.
Compares with previous study(s) when available.
•Verifies and reviews orders for procedures and test indications, patient
clinical history, and exams prior to study. Correctly identifies the patient
and prepares for the exam, including introduction and explanation of the
procedure and manner and timing of forthcoming test results to the patient and
family.
•Prepares a draft echo report using the CardioPACs report writer software.
Reports should be complete, accurate, free of errors and omissions. Reports
should be worded in a manner as reviewed and discussed with the Cardiologist.
Reports should be completed within 24 hours of procedure. Edits should be
completed expeditiously. Significant or critical reports should be completed
within established guidelines.
•Working under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, acts as a
department resource to the Cardiologist, manager and Heart Center as required.
May act as a preceptor to new staff.
•Facilitates and coordinates the flow of patients through the Cardiac Testing
Center. Collaborates with front office staff in scheduling daily patient
appointments under the direction of the Practice Manager. Completes inpatient
and outpatient echocardiographic examinations in an expeditious manner.
•Ensures that digital echocardiographic studies and completed report are
successfully archived on the CardioPACs network and electronic medical record
(EMR). Troubleshoots and resolve network and echo equipment problems as
necessary. Participates in the regular cleaning of equipment. Stocks rooms with
supplies and linen. Performs EKG and the application of Holter and
multi-event monitors as necessary to help maintain flow within the department
and at outreach clinics. Performs other related duties as assigned.
•Uses identified self-assessment/educational tools to advance mastery in the
field of sonography.
Requirements:
•Two year college degree in Echocardiography/Ultrasonography and Program Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational Training required; OR High School Diploma/G.E.D. and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of ARDMS certification in Echocardiography required. Four year college degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
•CCI Cardiaovascular Credentialing International within eighteen months of hire or transfer into position required or
•RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography and RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography preferred required
•RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography preferred
•Minimum 3 years Congenital & pediatric echocardiography required and minimum six (6) months demonstrated success performing independent fetal echocardiograms.
•Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures. Bilingual skills are preferred
POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, Days offering a robust benefit plan and a competitive salary to include call pay (upon completing orientation).
PAY RANGE: $50.30 - $78.50
DISCLAIMER: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
LOCATION: Madera, CA