Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric

Monday through Friday with rotating call weekend call and outpatient clinic coverage.

Pay Range

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.

• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.

• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.

• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth offering up to $2500 per year towards a bachelors degree and up to $5000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What Youll Need:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
• Registered in Adult Echocardiography (RDCSAE) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year.
• Must Obtain pediatric registry status within 12 months of hire with either American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCSPE ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCCS CCI).
• Basic Life Support/CPR.

What Youll Do:

Echocardiography:

• Perform pediatric echocardiogram on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting using multiple echocardiography systems and accessories appropriate to the patients specific diagnosis age height and weight.

• Perform examinations recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized differentiating artifacts from appropriate images recognizing the limitations of the equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

• Perform examinations recognizing a variety of different types of cardiac defects.

• Perform emergency examinations in the department intensive care units other inpatient units emergency department cardiac cath lab and operating room.

• Perform tests according to standard protocols; tailor the exam to answer the clinical question as appropriate.

General Clinical Activities:

• Review patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history lab results and physician orders. Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians orders to ensure exam accuracy.

• Communicate to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures symptoms and to support health care outcomes.

• Keep appropriate records of the diagnostic tests performed.

• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and appropriate team members including abnormal findings and changes in test results from previous examinations.

• Request work orders for maintenance of equipment to provide optimal working condition. Order and replace supplies used. Keep exam area and procedure room stocked and clean.

• Accurately process data needed to complete the report template in the electronic reporting tool.

• Accurately complete billing for the procedures being completed.

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to perform pediatric echocardiogram.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and disease.

• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques including M-mode two-dimensional pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.

• Ability to perform examinations recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized differentiating artifacts from appropriate images while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

• Ability to recognize and record cardiac pathology in order for the physician to render a diagnosis.

• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.

• Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures answering questions and calming concerns.

• Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.

• Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships.

• Ability to maintain composure under stress using tact and good judgment.

• Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.

• Maintains the required amount of continuing education credits required to maintain registry and/or certification status.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• Must be able to sit 50% and stand and walk 20% of the workday.

• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• Must be able to frequently push or pull over 100 lbs.

• Able to use hands and feet to operate equipment.

• Functional speech vision and hearing.

• Will be required to wear protective clothing (i.e. lead aprons isolation gowns protective eyewear etc.) as needed.

• Will be exposed to mechanical electrical and chemical hazards.

• *Any exceptions to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program