Full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

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Job Summary

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for independently performing comprehensive echocardiograms, including bubble studies, stress echo, dobutamine echo, complex congenital echo, and pediatric echo, in hospital-based and/or outpatient settings. Responsibilities also include assisting in specialized procedures such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) evaluations and ventricular assist device (VAD) studies. In Pediatrics, this also involves independently performing comprehensive echocardiographic studies in patients with congenital and structurally abnormal hearts, including pediatric, post-operative, adult congenital, and fetal populations. As such, this role requires advanced knowledge of congenital anatomy, surgical repairs, and age-dependent physiology, and directly supports high-acuity diagnostic and clinical decision-making. The sonographer is expected to understand the patient's exam rationale, acquire high-quality diagnostic images, and provide accurate preliminary findings in a timely manner. The sonographer may be responsible for training other sonographers and may be an on-site resource to troubleshoot challenges. The sonographer may assist with Joint Commission regulations and ensure accreditation readiness. The sonographer will comply with patient privacy and safety guidelines and adhere to departmental and hospital policies. Responsibilities may change over time at the discretion of department leadership to meet the department's evolving needs.

*For NH sites, a Medical Imaging License through the state's OPLC​ is required upon hire.

Essential Functions
-Perform all Cardiac Sonographer I responsibilities.
-Perform Stress and Dobutamine echo.
-Perform echoes on all complex patients (ICU, ECMO, LVAD, bedside, STAT) with assistance.
-Perform additional protocols for special patient populations (e.g., pediatrics, research).
-Perform simple congenital cases​.
-​Collaborate with research staff to collect and document echocardiographic data for clinical studies​.
-Provide full assistance for TEE (community sites only)​.
-May serve as an Epic/PACS superuser and as a liaison with leads and managers.
-Train staff, as needed.

 

Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Cardiac Sonographer [RCS] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer [RDCS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required

Basic Life Support [BLS]

Experience
Sonographer experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High degree of technical expertise.
- Builds upon foundational skills to perform procedures, contribute to clinical improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of junior staff with little assistance.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$48.00 - $57.59/Hourly

 

 

Grade

6

 

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