Level II - Cardiac Sonographer

Children's Mercy is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer Level II for a job in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Shift:
  days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

To provide high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. To act as a preceptor in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms for students, novice sonographers and fellows.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Perform Pediatric Echocardiography on patients in age from newborns to adults and act as a preceptor for novice imagers.
• Provide care with consideration of patient?s age, diagnosis, psycho-social characteristics and family stressors that affect ability to understand or retain instructions. Maintain service excellence in all aspects of echo lab operations.
• Maintain efficient operations of the Echo Lab
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and learning
• Participate in performance improvement activities designed to improve patient care and/or organizational processes

• Associate's Degree Graduation from accredited sonography program, preferred and 3-5 years experience in Pediatric and/or Adult Congenital Echo, preferred or
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited sonography program preferred and 3-5 years experience in Pediatric and/or Adult Congenital Echo
• One of the following:
  Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer required upon hire
• RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDCS) RDCS or RCCS Required Upon Hire
• BLS Certification Required Upon Hire

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $36.64/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not…