Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II

Banner University Medical Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Call bonuses

Flexible shifts

Holiday/after-hours call rotation

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced pediatric cardiac sonographer to join our dynamic pediatric echo lab across multiple hospital campuses. You will perform transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease and provide detailed preliminary reports for timely interpretation.

The role includes mentoring students or new staff, supporting in inpatient and outpatient settings, and travel to various facilities with flexible shifts and on-call

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

Are you an accomplished pediatric cardiac sonographer who is passionate about patient care and would like to join a vibrant, expanding team? At Banner Health, medical imaging is essential to providing top-notch patient care. Join us!

You must be able to work in a dynamic, expanding, and fast-paced accredited pediatric echo lab as a registered pediatric cardiac sonographer. At our several hospital campuses, we offer services in both inpatient and outpatient clinic settings, including satellite clinics with portable equipment. Traveling and being flexible at the last minute are requirements. You can choose from a variety of assignments depending on whether you live in the East or West Valley. Transthoracic echocardiograms must be performed for both adult and pediatric patients with basic to complicated congenital heart disease. Make use of your superior understanding of cardiac physiology and illness to make sure that preliminary reports contain detailed information and that important discoveries are communicated promptly. Exams must be conducted in acute hospital settings, such as the operating room, cardiac catheter lab, emergency department, neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, and other inpatient units. Opportunities are available to act as a preceptor for students or new employees as necessary as well to learn and perform Fetal Echocardiograms and Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Must be open to taking holiday and after-hours calls at various hospital locations. Strong time management abilities and outstanding people skills are required. Call bonuses, working 4–10 hour shifts are all excellent incentives.

Required national certification from ARDMS or CCI. Preferred certifications from, RVT for Vascular, RCS for echo. You will work along side 8 Physicians/APP's and a robust team of support staff members.

Location: Banner Children's Cardiology (East Valley) Banner Desert, Banner Gateway, Banner Ironwood, Banner Ocotillo and Banner University.

Hours/Shift: This position will start with 5- 8 hr shift, M-F during training. After training we will offer to keep 5- 8's or 4-10's, plus night/weekend call rotation. Satellite clinics are Ironwood and Casa Grande once a month.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in Allied Health or related field required.
• Requires national certification in the area of specialty from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE), or a Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• BLS certification required.
• Requires three years of diagnostic cardiology cardiac sonography experience in Peds.
• Must demonstrate high quality skills as a cardiac sonographer, acts as a clinical resource, has ability to effectively train others, promote quality and efficiency, and demonstrates an expertise in cardiac sonic imaging and is knowledgeable in accreditation standards.

Position Summary

This position independently performs the most complex echocardiography studies for the diagnosis of heart disease in the pediatric population and congenital heart disease in adult patients. This position performs in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. This position may provide these services in multiple locations as designated by department scope.

Core Functions

1. Independently performs echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients with complex congenital heart disease utilizing department specific protocols. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient being served.
2. Records, interrogates, quantifies, and measures both the presence of normal and abnormal anatomy or physiology in a manner consistent with approved standards. Independently produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate preliminary reports and documentation.
3. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Participates in ongoing quality improvement processes including application and/or maintenance of accreditation requirements of lab.
4. Participates in the educational objectives of the pediatric echocardiography laboratory, including effectively mentoring or precepting other sonographers, students or other trainees. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
5. Preferred competence in assisting with invasive/interventional and intraoperative procedures in accordance with established practices. Participates in continuing medical education (CME), teaching, and precepting.
6. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements and maintenance requirements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to repair or maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.
7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Travel to various facilities may be required. Ability to perform daily team lead function, as assigned. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
9. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved school for Cardiac Ultrasound as designated by the AMA and American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
• Requires national certification in the area of specialty from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE), or a Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
• BLS certification required.
• Pediatric certification is required.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.
• Experience in dedicated pediatric echocardiography center typically achieved with minimum of 3 years of experience, or in a combined adult/pediatric echo center to equal 3 years of pediatric experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or recent (past 12 months) experience in cardiac critical care setting as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer is preferred.
• Ability to perform additional imaging modalities such as fetal echo, stress echo, or 3D echocardiograms are preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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