Pediatric Cardiac Echo Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is comprised of more than 60 pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive services for patients from before birth to age 21 who have acquired or congenital heart disease. The Cardiac Sonographer will perform and report on and effectively identify cardiac and other physiologic anomalies.

This position will be assisting with other modalities in clinic.

Qualifications

• Required Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Sonography, Cardiovascular technology, nursing or other allied health program.
• Minimum of two years of cardiac sonography experience; pediatric/fetal experience preferred.
• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program, prefer CAAHEP accredited.
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible or registered as RCS or RCCS by CCI. Note: If not registered, Pediatric echo registry exam to be taken within two years of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including local travel to other clinical locations as needed; this may include hospital rotation coverage after required training.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills and follow-through discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and fetal echocardiogram imaging studies (per IAC standards).
• Provide accurate reporting of imaging documentation to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and other physiologic anomalies.
• Assist with performing EKGs and monitor placement for patients (Holter Monitors, Events).
• Initiate preventive maintenance and works with department manager to resolve equipment concerns.
• Maintain supply inventory to ensure availability for patient care.
• Operate all Cardiac sonography equipment according to quality and department specifications.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility for travel

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Sonography, Cardiovascular technology, nursing or other allied health program

Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program, CAAHEP accredited preferred

Tools

ARDMS registered or registry eligible or RCCS/RCS by CCI

Job description

Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is comprised of more than 60 pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive services for patients from before birth to age 21 who have acquired or congenital heart disease. The Cardiac Sonographer will perform and report on and effectively identify cardiac and other physiologic anomalies.

This position will be assisting with other modalities in clinic.