Cardiac Sonographer

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a cardiac sonographer to perform pediatric non-invasive imaging and support safe patient care in a busy cardiology lab. The role requires completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program, ARDMS/CCVI certification, BLS within 30 days, and prior pediatric experience.

You’ll work day shifts, Monday–Friday, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on high-quality studies. We value precise documentation, teamwork with physicians and nurses, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited cardiovascular program.
• RDCS or RCS certification; BLS within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs pediatric cardiac sonography producing high-quality diagnostic scans.
• Identifies pediatric cardiac anomalies via sonography.
• Gathers patient history and communicates findings to cardiologist.
• Operates Syngo PACS and ensures accurate documentation and billing.
• Maintains ARDMS/CCVI registered status.
• Participates in lab performance improvement and clinical research.
• Provides on-call services as defined by the lab.

Skills

Basic Windows Assessment

Cardiac sonography

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Syngo PACS

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Performs prescribed non-invasive cardiology testing on identified patients. Proactively supports efforts to ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited cardiovascular program

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing, or healthcare-related field
• 1 year of experience as a cardiac sonographer, and 1 year in a in a full-time pediatric cardiac sonography position

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonographic procedures producing scans of highest diagnostic quality through evaluation and selection of proper machine settings and patient positioning to produce optimum images for cardiologist interpretation while using an age-specific approach.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Identifies pediatric cardiac anomalies as obtained through cardiac sonography.
• Gathers patient history and information pertinent to exam to be performed to assist in diagnosis and communicates to cardiologist.
• Utilizes assigned Syngo picture archiving and communication system functions, ensuring functions are used properly and completely and information is entered accurately.
• Ensures accuracy of all patient documentation and accuracy of billing for all procedures.
• Maintains American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Cardiovascular Credentialing International registered status.
• Participates in lab performance improvement activities.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care/service provided.
• Operates all cardiac sonography equipment according to specification.
• Assists physicians, nurses, and other staff when requested or required.
• Provides on-call services as defined by cardiac sonography lab.
• Performs advanced cardiac sonography procedures.
• Participates in clinical research.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Radiology