Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II to deliver high-quality pediatric echocardiograms for pediatric cardiologist interpretation.

Responsibilities include efficient procedural support, preliminary reporting, and coordinating exams across Murrells Inlet, SJCH, and SMP clinics. ARDMS RDCS or RCCS in pediatrics and BLS are required; advanced fetal echo and research experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound program or equivalent; ARDMS RDCS or RCCS (Pediatrics) required.
• 2+ years pediatric echocardiography experience performing M-Mode, 2-D, 3-D, Doppler.
• Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and pre/post-operative care; ICU and cath lab exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality pediatric echocardiograms for interpretation by a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Enter full preliminary reports and organize/prioritize patient exams.
• Cover MUHA clinics including Murrells Inlet, SJCH hospital, and SMP locations.

Skills

Pediatric echo

RDCS or RCCS

BLS certified

M-Mode & Doppler

Education

AA/AS or BA in Cardiovascular Tech

Tools

ARDMS RDCS

CCI RCCS

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II reports to the Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires independent and efficient performance of clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the procedural setting while entering full preliminary reports. This role covers our Murrells Inlet clinic and can pick up at SJCH hospital and SMP clinics. This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000409 CHS - ECHO - Pediatric (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience, and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, PE), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred. Associate of Arts/Science or a Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years minimum pediatric echocardiography work experience in performing M-Mode, 2-D, 3-D, Doppler, and color Doppler required. Fetal Echo and research experience preferred. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and complex congenital heart disease, pre and post-operatively, required. Echocardiography experience in the setting of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cath Lab preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, PE), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent).

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Work Experience: 2-4 years. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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