Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Little Rock is seeking a Fetal Cardiac Sonographer for a full-time position. This role involves performing high-quality fetal echocardiograms and participating in educational activities. The candidate should have a graduate degree in cardiac sonography or equivalent experience, and relevant certifications. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no call required.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in performing fetal echocardiograms.
• Experience with pediatric and adult echocardiograms.
• Competence in troubleshooting sonography equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality diagnostic fetal cardiac sonography examinations.
• Create detailed reports for interpreting physicians.
• Mentor and educate developing sonographers.

Skills

Fetal echocardiograms

Pediatric echocardiograms

Adult echocardiograms

Education

Graduate of CAAP Accredited Cardiac sonography program

1 year equivalent experience in Cardiac Ultrasound

Required Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers – AHA

Job description

Work Shift: Day Shift

Time Type: Full time

Department: CC014190 Heart Station - Little Rock

Summary: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Fetal Scans Only. No Call for this position. No Weekends or Holidays.

The Fetal Cardiac Sonographer independently performs quality fetal echocardiograms, capturing necessary diagnostic imaging while working closely with interpreting fetal cardiologists. The fetal cardiac sonographer is required to perform imaging on Arkansas Children’s campuses, regional clinic settings, UAMS NICU and/or Labor and Delivery, and high-risk obstetric settings. While the fetal cardiac sonographer is largely focused on fetal cardiac studies, this sonographer must also be competent in performing pediatric and adult echocardiograms and will provide coverage as needed in these areas.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs high quality diagnostic fetal cardiac sonography examinations for interpretation by a fetal cardiologist. Determines proper techniques and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards, protocols and procedures. Is able to image congenital heart disease in a way that reflects understanding of the salient features and physiology of the diagnosis.
2. May perform diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations on patients across the spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease for interpretation by cardiologist. Performs or assists with transesophageal, transthoracic and advanced echocardiography as required and per training and expertise.
3. Creates a detailed report of sonographer’s impressions to include pertinent positive and negative anatomic findings and measurements for presentation to interpreting physician.
4. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to developing sonographers, orientees, and students. Participates as an educator in Arkansas Children’s Annual Outside Sonographer Symposium.
5. Identifies and troubleshoots equipment malfunction to ensure continuous proper and safe operations.

Requirements:

• Direct Graduate of a CAAP Accredited Cardiac sonography program or 1 year equivalent experience in Cardiac Ultrasound
• 2 years Sonography experience
• Required Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers – AHA - American Heart Association

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