Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II to perform high-quality pediatric echocardiograms for pediatric cardiology interpretation in the interventional imaging environment. The role supports procedural settings and requires efficient, independent operation with complete preliminary reporting.

Candidates should have ARDMS RDCS or RCCS credentials, with FE preferred, and 2+ years pediatric echo experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Cardiovascular/Ultrasound program; ARDMS RDCS or RCCS required; FE preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years pediatric echocardiography experience required; M-Mode, 2-D, 3-D, Doppler experience.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric cardiac anatomy and physiology; congenital disease understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality pediatric echocardiograms for interpretation by a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Independently and efficiently conduct echocardiography operations in procedural settings and enter preliminary reports.
• Organize and prioritize patient exams and contribute to unit teamwork.

Skills

Pediatric Echo

RDCS/RCCS

BLS certified

Fetal Echo

Education

Ultrasound program

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Compensation and Details

Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000409.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About MUSC

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.