Echo Sonographer, Cardiology

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our team in Wilmington. This role involves performing pediatric and fetal echocardiograms and providing high-quality care to infants and children.

Key responsibilities include conducting cardiac ultrasound exams, assisting cardiology fellows, and managing imaging reports. Successful candidates will have completed an accredited ultrasound training program and hold relevant certifications. A flexible schedule is required to cover on-call needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
• Successful completion of physics and technology exams from ARDMS.
• American Heart BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams following protocols.
• Provide clinical assistance to cardiology fellows and students.
• Load images into Echo PACS system and complete preliminary reports.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Education

Accredited ultrasound training program

Job description

Nemours is looking for a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Nemours Children's Healthteam in Wilmington. This Echo Sonographer will be performing pediatric and fetal echocardiograms. 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 developmentally 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 based on patient need.