Pediatric Echo Sonographer

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Responsible for obtaining trans-thoracic echocardiograms including real time, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color Doppler and fetal echoes (when applicable) in the pediatric population. Compiles data required by the pediatric cardiologist on all studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 24 months of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer "Principal Duties and Responsibilities" in providing age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients.
• Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to the requirements set by the CVIS Lab protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of congenital heart defects and the surgical repairs allowing them to obtain quality images for the Cardiologist who is interpreting the study.
• Responsible for entering correct patient demographics, caregivers and study information.
• Maintains necessary supplies and linen in the echo room assigned for the week. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of echo room, machines, TEE probes, and office clean.
• Participates in research projects as requested.
• Attends and participates in the monthly pediatric QA conference, the monthly departmental staff meetings.
• Assists Technical Manager and Medical Director in evaluation of new equipment and Sonographers.
• Provides an Echocardiography orientation to Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Sonography students if requested.
• Responsible for making a service call to Biomed when there is an equipment failure.
• Participates in department QI initiatives and education for JACHO and EOC rounds.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print)

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment is clinical by nature.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

2. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.

3. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

To apply for the next level, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4131 WVUH CH Pediatrics Cardio Non Invasive Lab

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.