Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer- Full Time

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Department: 36928 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiology Nuclear Stress

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday with rotating call, weekend call and outpatient clinic coverage.

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Sign On Bonus: $15,000 (eligible new hire)

Echocardiography Responsibilities

Perform pediatric echocardiogram on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, using multiple echocardiography systems and accessories appropriate to the patient’s specific diagnosis, age, height, and weight.

Execute examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, recognizing the limitations of the equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Identify a variety of different types of cardiac defects.

Conduct emergency examinations in the department, intensive care units, other inpatient units, emergency department, cardiac cath lab, and operating room.

Follow standard protocols; tailor the exam to answer the clinical question as appropriate.

General Clinical Activities

Review patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders. Obtain necessary clinical information from patients and compare requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.

Communicate to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.

Keep appropriate records of the diagnostic tests performed.

Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and appropriate team members including abnormal findings and changes in test results from previous examinations.

Request work orders for maintenance of equipment to provide optimal working condition. Order and replace supplies used. Keep exam area and procedure room stocked and clean.

Accurately process data needed to complete the report template in the electronic reporting tool.

Accurately complete billing for the procedures being completed.

Job Requirements

Education

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Work Experience

Two years of experience in adult echocardiography preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Registered in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS_AE) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year.

Must obtain pediatric registry status within 12 months of hire with either American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCS_PE, ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCCS, CCI).

Basic Life Support/CPR.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

Ability to perform pediatric echocardiogram.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.

Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode, two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow mapping.

Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Ability to recognize and record cardiac pathology in order for the physician to render a diagnosis.

Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.

Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.

Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.

Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships.

Ability to maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.

Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.

Maintains the required amount of continuing education credits required to maintain registry and/or certification status.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Must be able to sit 50% and stand and walk 20% of the workday.

Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Must be able to frequently push or pull over 100 lbs.

Able to use hands and feet to operate equipment.

Functional speech, vision and hearing.

Will be required to wear protective clothing (i.e., lead aprons, isolation gowns, protective eyewear, etc.) as needed.

Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards.

*Any exceptions to the above requirements must be documented through Employee Health.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work.

Benefits And More

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Role Overview

In this role, the pediatric cardiac sonographer will perform pediatric transthoracic echocardiography studies as well as all aspects of echocardiographic imaging under the direct supervision of a supervisor/medical director. The Peds Cardiovascular Sonographer I may travel to clinical outreach locations and take calls.

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