Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 69,293 - 108,141; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled echocardiographer to perform routine, congenital, and specialized echocardiographic procedures effectively. The role requires expertise in assisting in various echocardiographic settings such as outpatient, inpatient, and cath lab environments.

Candidates should have a College Degree in Echocardiography or equivalent experience, with a preference for a 4-year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography degree. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $50.30 – $78.50 per hour with day shift hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of congenital & pediatric echocardiography experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in echocardiography techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine echocardiographic procedures safely and efficiently.
• Assist in transesophageal and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures.
• Generate and prepare echocardiogram reports.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac embryology

Bilingual skills

Education

College Degree in Echocardiography/Ultrasonography

4-year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography degree (preferred)

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 director. 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

• Must possess a College Degree (2‑year accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography); alternatively, a Program Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational Training; or a High School Diploma/G.E.D. plus 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.
• Preferred: 4‑year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography degree.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire (required)
• CCI – Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire (required)
• OR RDCS‑PE – ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography within 18 months of hire (required)
• RDCS‑FE – ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography (required only for Merced Clinic)
• RDCS‑AE – ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred)

Work Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics, and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.

Compensation and Work Hours

• Compensation Range: $50.30 – $78.50 per hour
• Work schedule: Day shift (United States of America)
• Position status: Exempt, 100% FTE, 40 scheduled weekly hours, 10 daily hours