Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Lakeland)

Nemours Children's Health; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Lakeland, Florida is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Full-time) to provide high-quality diagnostic cardiac images for interpretation by a Pediatric Cardiologist.

Responsibilities include performing segmental echocardiography, triaging exams, selecting equipment, and traveling to satellite clinics as needed; RDCS/RCCS or equivalent required at hire with Pediatric registry within one year; AHA BLS required at hire; minimum associate degree; teamwork and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in diagnostic cardiac sonography or clinical rotations.
• RDCS Pediatric or RCCS or RCS or RDMS Fetal required upon hire; pediatric registry within one year.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography to produce high-quality images for interpretation by a Pediatric Cardiologist.
• Triages and prioritizes patient care; ensure clinical data is correct for exam requests.
• Selects appropriate equipment to optimize diagnostic quality per patient needs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and collaborates with peers and physicians for optimal outcomes.
• Travels to satellite clinics as needed; adheres to hospital and department policies.
• Recognizes patient and family diversity and incorporates it into the care plan.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent training program

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Full-time) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Lakeland, Florida. The role is to provide high quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images on patients with and without congenital heart disease for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist.

Position Responsibilities

• Primary focus on developing knowledge and skill as it relates to performing accurate diagnostic cardiac sonography on patients with and without complex disease processes in a segmental approach as outlined in department protocol.
• Triages and prioritizes patient care, ensures clinical data is correct and appropriate for exam/test requested.
• Selects appropriate equipment to optimize diagnostic quality according to patient’s specific need.
• Demonstrates critical thinking.
• Works closely with peers and physicians for optimal outcomes.
• Travels to satellite clinics as needed.
• Recognizes and appreciates patient and family diversity and incorporates into the plan of care.
• Adheres to hospital and department policy and procedures.
• Additional miscellaneous duties as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent training program required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience required. Experience can include clinical rotations.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or Adult, or Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Fetal required upon hire. Must obtain Pediatric registry within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS) preferred.
• Travel to satellite clinic locations required as needed.