Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Wellstar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CareerCare program

Benefits package including PTO and CME

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams for infants to teens with congenital or acquired heart conditions. You will measure, calculate and provide preliminary findings to the physician, ensuring patient safety and compassionate care.

The role includes travel to Wellstar locations, with a rotating assignment at Smyrna, GA. Benefits include a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, relocation assistance, and access to CareerCare for

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs pediatric cardiac ultrasound testing according to protocol.
• Performs pre-procedure verification and ensures accuracy of measurements.
• Maintains equipment and ensures patient safety and confidentiality.
• Documents findings and communicates preliminary results to interpreting physician.
• Travels to other Wellstar locations as required.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• sign-on bonus of up to$20,000.
• relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
• Full-time position with Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4pm schedule
• This position will also rotate to another location: Wellstar Pediatric Cardiolog y at 4581 South Cobb Drive SE, Suite 100, Smyrna, GA, 30080
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary:

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Lead/Chief Technologist/Manager and is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound for infants, children, and teenagers with congenital heart defects or acquired cardiac diseases. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or verbal summary of the preliminary finds to the interpreting physician, is responsible for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the department, must possess the ability to communite effective with the patients(s), family, and health care team. Willl also perform other assisgned duties and travel to other WellStar locations may be required.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Ultrasound Testing:

• Performs pre-procedure verification process, according to hospital policy
• Performs pediatric cardiac ultrasound testing according to protocol
• Performs fetal cardiac advanced testing according to protocol
• Performs appropriate measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol
• Performs blood pressures
• Uses independent judgment during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Accurately enters required information into Epic Structured Reporting fields or MergeCardio PACS
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts physician, when required, according to laboratory policy and procedure
• Appropriately identifies procedure performed for accurate charging
• Performs other duties as required

Organization, Quality and Team Responsibilities:

• Organizes daily work assignments
• Stocks supplies and assists with ordering supplies
• Assists with QA/QC within the lab
• Supports and assists in development of performance and process improvement initiatives designed to promote highest quality patient care
• Performs clerical duties as required
• Ensures the equipment is in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to Chief Technologist or Lab Manager
• Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families medical and personal information

Patient Care:

• Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve
• Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed
• Maintains professional credentials and required CME hours
• Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families medical and personal information

Holter and Event Monitors:

• Places cardiac monitors on patients and maintains monitor logs and EPIC documentation
• Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor
• Register the patients online for the event monitors
• Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on 30-day monitors
• Returns patients phone calls regarding monitors

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED General or Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment or RCCS - Reg Congenital Cardiac Sonogra or ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or RDCS - Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year Experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

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