Echo Sonographer (Southern Delaware / Delmarva Region)

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading children's health organization as a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer. In this role, you'll perform vital pediatric and fetal echocardiography, ensuring high-quality patient care for infants, children, and adolescents. Your expertise will contribute to the clinical training of fellows and students while providing essential imaging services. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients, all within a supportive and professional environment that values your skills and commitment. If you're passionate about pediatric care and eager to grow in your field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams following established protocols.
• Provide clinical assistance to cardiology fellows and students.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Care

Ultrasound Imaging

Clinical Assistance

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 Healthteam. This Echo Sonographer will be performingpediatric and fetal echoes.

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.