Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare program

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform pediatric and fetal cardiac ultrasound exams with accuracy and patient safety in mind.

Responsibilities include testing per protocol, data entry into Epic/PACS, and reporting preliminary findings to physicians. Travel to Wellstar locations may be required; a Monday–Friday day shift is offered with sign-on and relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams.
• BLS or ARC-BLS or other approved basic life support certification.
• Strong communication with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Ability to enter data accurately into Epic or PACS systems.
• Commitment to confidentiality and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound testing according to protocol.
• Conduct fetal cardiac advanced testing as required.
• Record measurements and calculations per lab policy.
• Prepare preliminary reports and liaise with physicians.
• Maintain equipment and ensure QA/QC in the lab.
• Provide patient care and travel to other Wellstar locations as needed.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac ultrasound

Education

High School Diploma / GED

General or Trade School Diploma/Degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Preferred

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 This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates A Full‑time position with a Monday - Friday 7:30a - 4pm schedule This position will also rotate to another location: Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology 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:

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.