Job Title: Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer
Profession: Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer
Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer
Duration: 8 hours
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with call
Experience:
Two years experience as a cardiac ultrasound sonographer and/or completion of a one-year certified cardiac ultrasound course is preferred.
Two years experience as a vascular sonographer and/or completion of a certified vascular sonographer course is preferred.
Two years experience as a pediatric cardiac sonographer and/or completion of a certified pediatric sonography course is preferred.
One year experience as a fetal echo sonographer and/or completion of a certified fetal echo sonography course is preferred.
License:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasonographer (RDCS) is required.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) is required.
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) certification is required.
Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certification is preferred.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is required.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) is required.
ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCCS certification is required.
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification is required.
Description:
Assists with cardiovascular and non-invasive studies or treatments.
Performs M-Mode with calculations, 2-D procedures with all necessary views and calculations, and Doppler echo with analysis.
Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's age-specific needs.
Anticipates the needs of the physician and provides awareness of potential patient problems.
Performs peripheral vascular procedures including arterial Doppler, venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-arm index, and carotid ultrasound.
Performs tilt table exams, treadmills, 24-hour Holters, and pharmacological studies.
Keeps up-to-date with the latest advances in cardiovascular techniques and equipment.
Precepts new staff members and mentors other staff as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.