Pediatric Echo Sonographer

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in West Virginia is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform trans-thoracic and fetal echocardiograms and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates must possess interpersonal skills, a certification in Pediatric Cardiac Sonography, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position requires no prior experience for entry-level applicants and offers opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for entry-level.
• Must be certified for Pediatric Cardiac Sonography.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred for senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform trans-thoracic and fetal echocardiograms.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in QI initiatives and education for JACHO and EOC rounds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Certification in Pediatric Cardiac Sonography

Job description

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** **CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer “Principal Duties and Responsibilities” in providing age- appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients2. Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to the requirements set by the CVIS Lab protocols. 11. Participates in department QI initiatives and education for JACHO and EOC rounds.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds. 4. Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print)1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** 1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.To apply for the next level, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. No experience required.All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.Meets requirements for previous level.One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Meets requirements for previous levels.One continuing education pathway. Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Meets requirements for previous levels.One continuing education pathway. Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.