Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Overview Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from Avila Beach, known for natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for its sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. The area features a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle. Job Summary 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, and provides information and data as required. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s age-specific needs (e.g., Pediatric Echo or Geriatric Doppler Exam) and anticipates the needs of physicians and potential patient problems. This position is represented by SEIU. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: Two years experience as a cardiac ultrasound sonographer and/or completion of a one year certified cardiac ultrasound course: Preferred Two years experience as a vascular sonographer and/or completed a certified vascular sonographer course: Preferred Two years experience as a pediatric cardiac sonographer and/or completed a certified pediatric sonography course: Preferred One year’s experience as a Fetal ECHO sonographer and/or completed a certified Fetal ECHO sonography course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasonographer (RDCS): Required Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT): Required Pediatric Echocardiography (PE): Required Fetal Echocardiography (FE): Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS): Required ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCCS: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required Essential Functions Performs M-Mode with calculations, 2-D procedures with all necessary views and calculations, Doppler echo with analysis on Adult, Pediatric and Neonate patients, and documents all information and data as required. Performs all peripheral vascular procedures including arterial Doppler, venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-arm index, 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. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, all associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. #J-18808-Ljbffr