Cardiac Sonographer (Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus)

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer responsible for performing various modalities of cardiac ultrasound and ensuring excellent patient care. This role demands adherence to laboratory standards and requires interaction with patients and families in a clean and secure environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification in Pediatric Echocardiography and demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The role includes participation in staff meetings and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Completion of CPR training within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms following lab standards.
• Ensures patient care in a safe and clean environment.
• Participates in staff meetings and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of echocardiography

Education

Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Cardiac Sonographer reports to the Cardiac Service Line Director/Manager. This role performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo. This role also performs other noninvasive testing to include electrocardiograms and application of holter monitors. The Cardiac Sonographer is accountable for the preparation of preliminary interpretation reports for echocardiograms, billing procedures, study transmittal and coverage of satellite sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations. Responds to emergent exams in a timely manner. Follows department workflows for reporting, billing and standard daily performance.
• Ensures patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment. Delivers excellent patient care to patients and families. All hospital interactions are courteous and confidential and in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.
• Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities and working groups. Cooperates and assists in achieving institutional, divisional and departmental initiatives and goals.
• Assists in the teaching of students and new technicians.
• Assesses ultrasound images for identification of problem areas for focused review of images and data.
• Oversees the daily operation of echocardiograph services and equipment.
• Assists with creating and updating policies and procedures related to echocardiography.
• Ensures continuing education requirements are met.
• Demonstrates knowledge of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic testing as well as operation and maintenance of equipment including electrocardiograms and holter/event monitor application.
• Participates in call coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatric Echocardiography by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 12 months of employment.
• RDCS (PE) certification by the ARDMS is highly preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography by ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI registry eligible and obtainment of registration within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program (Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree). In lieu of degree, will consider high school diploma or equivalent with applicable experience.
• Upcoming new graduates welcome to apply.
• Analytical skills necessary to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause and effect of diseases and clinical procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, administrative/clinical personnel and physicians.
• CPR Training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to work at CHKD Main Hospital and satellite locations, as needed.

Working Conditions

Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.

Physical Requirements

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