Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric

Department: 36928 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiology Nuclear Stress

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday with rotating call, weekend call and outpatient clinic coverage.

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Sign on Bonus: This position is sign‑on bonus eligible.

• Sign on Bonus:
  This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus (New Hire), $10,000 sign on bonus (New Grad) provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance:
  Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
• Location:
  
  Winston Salem, NC / Greensboro, NC
• Full Time

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:
  Six weeks paid birthing‑mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement:
  We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
• Registered in Adult Echocardiography () issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year.
• Must Obtain pediatric registry status within 12 months of hire with either American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (, ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCCS, CCI).
• Basic Life Support/CPR.

• Perform pediatric echocardiogram on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, using multiple echocardiography systems and accessories appropriate to the patient’s specific diagnosis, age, height, and weight.
• Perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, recognizing the limitations of the equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Perform examinations, recognizing a variety of different types of cardiac defects.
• Perform emergency examinations in the department, intensive care units, other inpatient units, emergency department, cardiac cath lab, and operating room.
• Perform tests according to standard protocols; tailor the exam to answer the clinical question as appropriate.

• Review patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders. Obtain necessary clinical information from patients and compare requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Communicate to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.
• Keep appropriate records of the diagnostic tests performed.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and appropriate team members including abnormal findings and changes in test results from previous examinations.
• Request work orders for maintenance of equipment to provide optimal working condition. Order and replace supplies used. Keep exam area and procedure room stocked and clean.
• Accurately process data needed to complete the report template in the electronic reporting tool.
• Accurately complete billing for the procedures being completed.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

• Ability to perform pediatric echocardiogram.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous…