Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Minimum Qualifications Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the ARDMS. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. One (1) year of pediatric cardiac sonography experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer "Principal Duties and Responsibilities" in providing age-appropriate care to patients from birth through 21 years, and select adult patients. Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to 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; ensures cleanliness of echo room, machines, TEE probes, and office. 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 when 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 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 (e.g., ability to read small print). Working Environment While performing duties, occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment is clinical by nature. Skills and Abilities Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self. Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals. Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Clinical Ladder 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. Level 1 No experience required. All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level One. 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 Details M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, weekend call requirement, every 3rd-4th weekend. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 hours. Shift: Day (United States of America). Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt. Organization Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center. Cost Center: 131 BMC HVI Cardio Non Invasive Lab. Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, 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. 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