Pediatric Echo Sonographer

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

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Morgantown is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer responsible for obtaining echocardiograms and supporting the pediatric cardiology team. The ideal candidate must be a registered sonographer and have certifications in Pediatric Echocardiography and Basic Life Support. This role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring quality imaging, and participating in departmental initiatives. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification required.
• Pediatric Echocardiography certification within 24 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and compile trans-thoracic echocardiograms.
• Ensure quality images for the Cardiologist.
• Maintain cleanliness and supplies in the echo room.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Continuous development motivation

Team interaction

Education

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

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Overview

Responsible for obtaining trans-thoracic echocardiograms including real time, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color Doppler and fetal echoes (when applicable) in the pediatric population. Compiles data required by the pediatric cardiologist on all studies.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through ARDMS OR Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through ARDMS within 24 months of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

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.

• Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer “Principal Duties and Responsibilities” in providing age-appropriate care to patients from birth through 21 years, and select adult patients.
• Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to the CVIS Lab protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of congenital heart defects and the surgical repairs allowing them to obtain quality images for the Cardiologist who is interpreting the study.
• Responsible for entering correct patient demographics, caregivers and study information.
• Maintains necessary supplies and linen in the echo room assigned for the week. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of echo room, machines, TEE probes, and office.
• Participates in research projects as requested.
• Attends and participates in the monthly pediatric QA conference, and the monthly departmental staff meetings.
• Assists Technical Manager and Medical Director in evaluation of new equipment and Sonographers.
• Provides an Echocardiography orientation to Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Sonography students if requested.
• Responsible for making a service call to Biomed when there is an equipment failure.
• 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.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment is clinical by nature.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to shared goals.

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers. To apply for the next level, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level and the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Levels

• Level 1 – No experience required. All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
• Level 2 – Meets requirements for previous level. One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.
• Level 3 – Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
• Level 4 – Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience. Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4131 WVUH CH Pediatrics Cardio Non Invasive Lab

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.