Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

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: $15,000 (eligible new hire)

• 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.
• Execute 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.
• Identify a variety of different types of cardiac defects.
• Conduct emergency examinations in the department, intensive care units, other inpatient units, emergency department, cardiac cath lab, and operating room.
• Follow 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.

• Two years of experience in adult echocardiography preferred.

• 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.

• 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 wave Doppler flow mapping.
• Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to recognize and record cardiac pathology in order for the physician to render a diagnosis.
• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
• Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.
• Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.
• Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.
• Maintains the required amount of continuing education credits required to maintain registry and/or…