Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Are you ready to join one of the best teams in the Nation? Award winning and recently named one of the Nation’s top children’s Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, Valley Children’s has been open for nearly 70 years.

Valley Children’s is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join this exceptional team of professionals. This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.

SUMMARY: This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.

About Valley Children’s Hospital
Valley Children’s maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with robust benefits.

Valley Children’s is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many Valley Children’s employees have been with the organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and development.

Valley Children’s main campus is based in Madera, California and sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year congenital and pediatric echocardiography preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job required
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures
• Bilingual skills preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• College Degree - 2 year in Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography OR completion of an accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational training program AND high school diploma/GED.
• If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, high school diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below
• College Degree - 4 year Dianostic Cardiac Sonography preferred
• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Cardiovascular Credtialing International (CCI) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS) certification required within 18 months of hire or transfer into position
• RDCS Adult Echocardiography preferred

POSITION DETAILS: Full time

PAY RANGE: $50.30 - $78.50

LOCATION: Madera, CA