Cardiac Sonographer, Work on Weekends

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer- Level I, as defined within the job description.
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).

One (1) year of pediatric cardiac sonography experience.

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

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.

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Visual acuity (corrected) - keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

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. Level 1

~ All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

• One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• Level 3
• Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
• M-F 730-4, weekend call requirement, every 3rd-4th weekend

Shift:
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
2500 Hospital Drive
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