Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 69,293 - 108,141; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in California seeks an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic procedures and assist in advanced cardiac assessments. The role requires a two-year accredited degree in echocardiography or technical training, along with BLS certification and proficiency in congenital and pediatric practices. The position is full-time with a daily work schedule of 10 hours, offering a competitive compensation range of $50.30 to $78.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a two-year accredited degree in echocardiography or vocational training.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency in congenital and pediatric echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures.
• Assist in transesophageal and intracardiac procedures.
• Generate draft echocardiogram reports using designated software.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac embryology

Congenital heart defects expertise

Cardiac hemodynamics understanding

Bilingual skills

Education

2 year Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography

High School Diploma/G.E.D. and equivalent experience

4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May function as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on‑call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi‑event applications as needed.

Qualifications:

Education

• College Degree - 2 year Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography (required)
• Program Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography Technical/ Vocational Training (required)
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) And
• Equivalent Experience. If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, High School Diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below. (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiograph within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Merced Clinic only (required)
• RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year Congenital & pediatric echocardiography (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job. (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Other Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Bilingual Skills Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range: $50.30 - $78.50

Workshift: Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt: No

FTE %: 100

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Daily Hours: 10

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.