Echo Tech

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: 2 years required License: Active state license required Certifications: BLS, ARDMS RDCS PE, additional certifications preferred Must-Have: Strong pediatric echo skill set Experience with congenital and acquired pediatric cardiac disease Description: Crosses to real job ID. Local travelers accepted at a reduced rate; seek details. On-call required one weekend per month. Two years of experience required; first-time travelers are accepted. Shift hours are Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:30. Average volume per day is 6-8 exams. Staffing ratio is 1:4 during the daytime and 1:1 at night on weekends. Common patient diagnoses include echos on infant and pediatric patients who need cardiac imaging. This includes all congenital anomalies and patients in various levels of care. Equipment used includes GE and Philips systems. Scrub color is navy blue. Floating is required within the department as needed. Weekend on-call includes a Saturday/Sunday shift from 07:30 to 07:30. Weekday on-call hours are from 18:30 to 07:30. Required holiday coverage as scheduled. Daily census involves patient age groups ranging from neonates to adolescents. An interdisciplinary support system is available. Unit involves special procedures and strong pediatric echo skills. A strong experience set is required, especially in scanning complex anomalies and procedures in ICU/ED settings. Candidates must be comfortable floating within the scope of their practice.