Senior ACHD & Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Principal

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an ACHD and Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Principal to perform diagnostic echocardiography with advanced imaging techniques, including 3-D echocardiography and strain imaging, in adult and pediatric patients. The incumbent applies detailed knowledge of congenital anatomy and hemodynamics to assess ventricular function and valvular disease.

You will participate in education of trainees, collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams, float to other labs as

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Medical Sonography program or equivalent experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or RCS.
• ARDMS or CCI certification.
• Four years of relevant experience or an equivalent education/experience mix.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic recordings and measurements of echocardiographic images and Doppler data.
• Evaluate congenital anatomy and hemodynamics using advanced imaging techniques (3-D echo, strain imaging).
• Contribute to research, intraprocedural cases and sedation echocardiograms as assigned.
• Educate and mentor cardiac sonographers, residents and fellows.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams; float to other labs as needed.

Skills

RDCS or RCS

ARDMS or CCI

Verbal and written communication

Four years experience / equivalent

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Ultrasound imaging

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Medical Sonography program

RDCS certification (or RCS)

ARDMS or CCI certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks an ACHD and Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Principal to perform diagnostic echocardiography with advanced imaging techniques, including 3-D echocardiography and strain imaging, in adult and pediatric patients. The incumbent applies detailed knowledge of congenital anatomy and hemodynamics to assess ventricular function and valvular disease.

You will participate in education of trainees, collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams, float to other labs as