Cardiac Sonographer Sr

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a skilled Sonographer specialized in congenital fetal and pediatric echocardiography. You will perform comprehensive echocardiographic procedures, assisting in advanced techniques like transesophageal and intracardiac echocardiography.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience, required certifications from CCI and ARDMS, and must show proficiency in generating echocardiogram reports. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years Congenital & Pediatric Echocardiography experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Credentials from CCI and ARDMS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine congenital fetal and pediatric echocardiographic procedures.
• Assist in advanced echocardiographic procedures.
• Generate and prepare draft echocardiogram reports.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac embryology

Congenital heart defects

Cardiac hemodynamics

Bilingual skills

Education

2 year Accredited Echocardiography / Ultrasonography

High School Diploma / G.E.D. with experience

4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Tools

Echocardiogram report writing software

Job description

The Cardiology department plays a pivotal role in ensuring cardiovascular health through advanced diagnostic technologies and expert clinical care. Among its core services are echocardiography, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and stress echocardiography, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of a patient's heart health.

Echocardiography is a key service offered by the cardiology department. This non‑invasive imaging technique utilizes ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart's structures and functions. It enables cardiologists to evaluate heart size, shape, and movement, as well as the function of heart valves and chambers. Additionally, echocardiography can identify various conditions such as cardiomyopathy, heart valve abnormalities, and congenital heart defects. Its real‑time imaging capabilities provide invaluable insights that guide treatment decisions and patient management strategies.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine congenital fetal and pediatric echocardiographic procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as an expert department resource, providing leadership, and serving as a resource and consultant 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. Routinely functions as a preceptor, role model, clinical and education resource.

Qualifications

Education

• College Degree – 2 year Accredited Echocardiography / Ultrasonography (required) or
• Program Accredited Echocardiography / Ultrasonography Technical / Vocational Training (required) or
• High School Diploma / G.E.D. (required) and
• Equivalent Experience – If an individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, High School Diploma and equivalent experience are 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 – AHA – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• CCI – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (required)
• RDCS‑PE – ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography (required)
• RDCS‑FE – ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography (required)
• RDCS‑AE – ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years Congenital & Pediatric Echocardiography (required)
• Minimum six (6) months Demonstrated success performing independent fetal echocardiograms (required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job (required)

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• May require occasional travel to regional locations as needed to provide support and expertise for fetal echocardiography.

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

Position Exempt: No

FTE %: 87.5

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

Daily Hours: 10