Echo Sonographer Assistant (Lakeland)

Nemours-Children; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children\'s Health seeks an Echo Sonographer Assistant in Lakeland, FL, to support clinical visits while gaining foundational pediatric echocardiography skills.

This 9-month grant-funded internship provides supervised training under a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer, with a path to eligibility for the CCI registry and potential full-time opportunity after program completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Must obtain Cardiac Registry credentials within 27 months of beginning internship program.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic echocardiographic imaging views and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Assist with Epic system functions and lab workflows.
• Support patient flow and prepare examination rooms for echocardiograms.
• Explain procedures to patients and families in an age-appropriate manner.

Skills

Echocardiography basics

Patient communication

Knobology

Clinical imaging support

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Cardiac Registry readiness

Tools

Epic system

Syngo Dynamics

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Echo Sonographer Assistant to join our team in Lakeland, Florida.

This is a grant funded position with a duration of 9 months.

The primary purpose of this position is to support patient care during clinical visits while providing foundational training in pediatric echocardiography. This role is intended for students enrolled in the Nemours Pediatric Sonography Intern Program and is designed to provide structured clinical experience in a supervised healthcare setting.

Under the direct guidance of a Registered Pediatric Cardiac sonographer, the incumbent will assist with and perform echocardiograms appropriate to their level of training and competency. Responsibilities include supporting patient flow, assisting with clinical imaging procedures, and developing the technical and professional skills necessary for independent practice in pediatric cardiac sonography.

This position serves as a developmental opportunity to prepare interns for successful completion of the CCI registry examination and to support eligibility for consideration into a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer position upon completion of program requirement.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and perform basic echocardiographic imaging views and develop proficiency in ultrasound machine operations, including knobology and equipment settings.
• Demonstrates competency in Epic system functions as they relate to echocardiography lab workflows.
• Demonstrates competency in Syngo Dynamics for preliminary echo report.
• Prepares examination room, equipment, and patient for echocardiogram procedures, including accurate patient identification within the ultrasound system, entry of vital signs, and appropriate patient position.
• Obtains and documents basic vital signs as needed, including height, weight, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Explain echocardiogram procedures to patients and families in a clear, compassionate manner, adapting communication to the patients age and level of understanding.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Must obtain Cardiac Registry credentials within 27 months of beginning internship program.

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