Fetal Cardiac Sonographer - Merced Clinic

Valley Children’s Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform complex echocardiographic studies with ultrasound equipment, and to conduct EKGs, Holter, and multi-event monitoring.

The role supports Cardiologists, works under the Clinical Supervisor, and includes on-call rotations and outreach clinic participation, contributing as a departmental resource.

Qualifications

• ARDMS/CCI certification within 18 months of hire
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Pediatric and fetal echo credentials preferred as applicable
• Minimum 1 year congenital & pediatric echocardiography experience (preferred)
• Ability to assist cardiologist and operate echo equipment under supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform complex echocardiographic procedures with ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic studies.
• Administer EKGs, Holter, and multi-event monitor applications per request.
• Assist the Cardiologist as required and work under the Clinical Supervisor guidance.
• Participate in on-call rotations and Outreach Clinic involvement.
• Serve as a department resource and contribute to continuous echocardiography interpretation quality.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Bilingual communication

Team collaboration

Education

2-year Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography

Program Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Training

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Equivalent Experience with ARDMS/CCI certification

4-year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred)

BLS Certification

CCI Certification

ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE)

ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography (RDCS-FE)

ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE)

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for performing a variety of more complex echocardiographic procedures with expertise, using ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic quality echocardiographic studies under a variety of conditions. Performs EKG’s, holter and multi-event monitor applications as requested. Assists the Cardiologist as required. Works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor.

Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Increasingly acts as a resource to the Department.

Qualifications:

Education

• College Degree - 2 year Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography (required) Or
• Program Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography Technical/ Vocational Training (required) Or
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) And
• Equivalent Experience If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, High School Diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below. (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or
• RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiograp within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Merced Clinic only (required)
• RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year Congenital & pediatric echocardiography (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job. (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Other Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Bilingual Skills Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$60.62 - $87.90

Workshift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Daily Hours:

8