Echo Sonographer (Wilmington - Philadelphia Metro)

Nemours; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading children's health organization as a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer. This role focuses on delivering high-quality echocardiography services for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring patient-centered care and clinical assistance to fellows and students. You will perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams in accordance with established protocols and work with advanced imaging technology. If you are passionate about pediatric healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of young patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric Echocardiography

Patient Care

Ultrasound Imaging

Clinical Assistance

Image Loading into PACS

Billing Procedure Coding

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Training Program

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification

Tools

Echo PACS System

Job description

We are looking for a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Nemours Children's Health team. This Echo Sonographer will be performing pediatric 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.