Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Indiana University Health; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available to eligible

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer for Riley Children's Health Medical Office in South Bend. Day shift Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with no weekend or on-call coverage.

Recent grads with pediatric echocardiography rotation are encouraged to apply. You will perform, administer and monitor cardio-diagnostic tests, record images, provide preliminary findings to physicians, and ensure compassionate care from pediatric patients through geriatric.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Advanced Life Support certification may be required depending on role.
• Applicant must be eligible to sit for registry and pass within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on pediatric cardiac sonography and Doppler.
• Operates equipment, positions patients and records diagnostic images as requested by physicians.
• Provide preliminary findings and assist with timely interpretation while maintaining patient care standards.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Riley Children's Health Medical Office in South Bend. This position offers a desirable day-shift schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with no weekend or on-call coverage required. We welcome and encourage applications from recent graduates who gained hands-on pediatric echocardiography experience during their clinical rotations!

• Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies. Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests. Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing the necessary calculations, in a timely fashion while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

• Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.


• Applicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ACS, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.


• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.


• May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.


• Pass written exam for Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and repeat yearly.


• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.


• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.