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Job Description Summary
The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II reports to the Pediatric Interventional Cardiac and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires independent and efficient performance of clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the hospital and procedural setting entering full preliminary reports covering all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab locations and shifts including call rotation. This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC000409 CHS ECHO Pediatric (SJCH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health29Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Training and Education:
Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer PE) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred. Associate of Arts/Science or a Bachelors degree preferred. Two years minimum pediatric echocardiography work experience in performing MMode 2D 3D Doppler and color Doppler required. Fetal Echo and research experience preferred. Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology hemodynamics and complex congenital heart disease pre and postoperatively required. Echocardiography experience in the setting of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cath Lab preferred. This position requires travel to outreach locations working with the Pediatric Cardiologist and support team. This role requires the incumbent to take call for the Pediatric Echo Lab. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer PE) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required; Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Work Experience: 24 years. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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