Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Lakeland)

Nemours; Lakeland (FL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Full-time Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our Children's Health team in Lakeland, Florida. This role involves providing high-quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images for patients with and without congenital heart disease.

The successful candidate will work closely with physicians and peers, optimizing diagnostic quality and ensuring patient care. An Associate's Degree and RDCS or equivalent certification are required upon hire.

The position requires travel to satellite clinics as needed and adherence to policies and procedures.

Competenze

• Minimum of 6 months of experience required, including clinical rotations.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent certification required upon hire.
• Must obtain Pediatric registry within one year of hire.

Mansioni

• Provide high quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images for interpretation.
• Ensure clinical data is correct and appropriate for exams.
• Select equipment to optimize diagnostic quality.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Cardiac sonography

Patient care

Formazione

Associate's Degree or equivalent training

Strumenti

Diagnostic ultrasound equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Full-time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Lakeland, Florida.

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 and responsibilities, 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, 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.