Echo Sonographer - Cardiology

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's health is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join their Wilmington team. This vital role involves performing pediatric and fetal echocardiograms, ensuring high-quality patient care, and contributing to the training of cardiology fellows. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited ultrasound program and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on young patients' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about pediatric care and echocardiography, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
• Successful completion of ARDMS physics and technology exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams according to established protocols.
• Provide age-appropriate care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Clinical Assistance

Image Loading into PACS

Procedure Coding

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Training Program

Tools

Echo PACS System

Job description

We are looking for a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Milford, and Selbyville, DE. This Echo Sonographer will be performing pediatric and fetal echoes. Position is 40 hours per week.

Primary Function:

Serve as a Health Care Professional with primary responsibility of patient focused echocardiography service providing high quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams (TTE) following a set protocol according to guidelines and standards set by IAC and the American Society of Echocardiography.
• Provides age and developmental appropriate care to infants, children and adolescents.
• Provides clinical assistance to cardiology fellows and students.
• Loads images into Echo PACS system and completes preliminary reports.
• Chooses appropriate procedure code for billing purposes.
• The availability/flexibility to provide on call coverage during weekend hours, weekday off hours and holiday coverage.

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
• Successful completion of the physics and technology exams from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registration must be obtained within one year of hire.
• American Heart BLS certification, required.
• Registered ARDMS (PE) or CCI required.
• Registered ARDMS (FE) preferred.
• Must be available to travel to satellite locations bases on patient need.