Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiogram Dept., Per Diem
Rady Children's Hospital
- San Diego, CA
- 2 days ago
- $57.10–$86.91 Per Hour
Highlights
Exercises independent judgment and ingenuity to perform a variety of sonographic examinations that require a comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and sonographic principles. The professional level of this health care service requires a highly skilled and competent individual who functions as an integral member of the health care team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $57.10–$86.91 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1954 |
| Website | http://www.rchsd.org/ |
Description
POSITION DETAILS:
Schedule: Rotating, 8 hour shifts
FTE: Scedule will depend on the needs of the department
JOB SUMMARY:
With minimal supervision, the ultrasonographer performs ultrasound examinations on children and adults. Exercises independent judgment and ingenuity to perform a variety of sonographic examinations that require a comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and sonographic principles. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. The professional level of this health care service requires a highly skilled and competent individual who functions as an integral member of the health care team. The ultrasonographer must be able to produce and evaluate ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. The ultrasonographer must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care.
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent
Radiology Ultrasound Certification-ARDMS or Cardiac Ultrasound-RDCS or CCI certification-eligible; certification must be obtained within two years of hire
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS:
Associates Degree
2 years of experience
The expected hiring range for this position is $57.10 to $86.91.
A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.
About Company
Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.