Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Pediatric Cardiology
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18-04-2025
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Position Summary
Performs highquality pediatric and adult congenital echocardiograms following outlined pediatric echo protocols; the sonographer will be responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment performing all exams and discussing a summary of findings to the physician; also performs related cardiology noninvasive diagnostic cardiology testing; assists in the mentoring and training of faculty fellows staff sonographers and students; participates in continuing medical education programs; assists in Heart Station continuous quality improvement (CQI) process as outlined in the Heart Station Quality Assurance Protocol.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform pediatric and adult congenital echocardiograms in accordance with department standards.
- Perform and analyze Pediatric and Adult Congenital Echocardiograms; requiring an extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology to ascertain diagnosis of complex congenital heart disease in the pediatric and adult congenital patient population.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of all procedures and competency as outlined in the pediatric sonographer position guidelines. Perform these complex diagnostic exams and discusses findings with the pediatric cardiologist.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize the computer programs and databases in regards to work flow in accordance with department standards.
Perform noninvasive testing.
- EKGs.
- Holter Monitor and Cardiac Event Monitor testing.
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing.
- Stress Test Gas Analysis.
- Stress Echo.
Work with and assist physicians with special procedures.
- Trans esophageal Echocardiograms; inpatient ambulatory procedure center operating rooms.
- Provide echocardiographic guidance during Heart Biopsies Pericardial Centesis atrial septostomy and transcatheter device placement.
- Sedated Echocardiograms.
- Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.
Participate in continuing education programs.
- Attend weekly lectures related to Pediatricand Adult Congenital Echocardiography or Pediatric Cardiology.
- Coordinate and /or assist with presentations of technologic updates or conference summaries.
- Maintain credentials with ARDMS or CCI by fulfilling the required accredited continuing medical education activities.
- Maintain certification and can deliver basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
Training and mentoring.
- Participate with training mentoring and orientation duties for new faculty fellows staff sonographers and students.
- Training programs will be approved by the Heart Station Medical Director and Heart Diagnostic Services Manager and be in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography Committee on Education and Training and IAC.
Heart Station CQI; continuous quality improvement process.
- Assist in maintaining equipment document necessary repairs in the Heart Station Equipment Log and report to the Heart Diagnostic Services Manager.
- Participate in Quality Assurance process for Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
Service excellence responsibilities.
- Treat patients and families with care respect and professionalism.
- Maintain patient privacy at all times abiding by HIPAA privacy standards. Provide patients and families with clear and accurate information while informing them of the testing.
- Take action to continuously improve service.
- Respond consistently to the needs of referring physicians and other health care professionals who are participating in the patients care.
- Create a positive work environment by treating all coworkers students and physicians with dignity and respect.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
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Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree Healthcare
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Grade
C14HSalary Range
$35.99 $55.79 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.
PreEmployment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Please visit our website at to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.Employment Type
Part-Time
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