Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I reports to the Perioperative Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires independent and efficient performance of clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the hospital and procedural setting, entering full preliminary reports, covering all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab sites to include nights, weekends and holidays (on call).

This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.

• Perform high quality pediatric echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Enter full preliminary reports and maintain accurate documentation across MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab sites, including nights, weekends and holidays (on call).
• Organize and prioritize patient examinations and contribute to unit teamwork.
• Travel to outreach locations as required to work with the Pediatric Cardiologist and support team.

• Graduation from a Cardiovascular/Ultrasound program or equivalent experience.
• ARDMS certification as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, PE) or RCCS certification in Pediatrics by CCI; FE preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of work experience; strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and complex congenital heart disease (pre and post-operatively) required.
• Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Cath Lab echo experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; certification by AHA or equivalent preferred.
• Must be willing to take call for the Pediatric Echo Lab.

Entity:
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type:
Employee. Worker Sub-Type:
Regular. Cost Center: CC000409 CHS - ECHO - Pediatric (SJCH).

EEO Statement:
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