Peds Cardiac Sonographer II; PRN

Overview

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II reports to the Pediatric Interventional Cardiac and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II provides high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist in a professional manner that is consistent with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role requires independent and efficient performance of clinical Pediatric Echo operations in the hospital and procedural setting, entering full preliminary reports, covering all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab locations and shifts including call rotation.

This role organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.

• Perform pediatric echocardiography in the hospital and procedural settings.
• Enter full preliminary reports and ensure timely documentation.
• Cover all MUSC Pediatric Echo Lab locations and shifts, including call rotation.
• Organize and prioritize patient exams and contribute to unit teamwork.

• Graduation from a Cardiovascular / Ultrasound program or equivalent experience.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, PE), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) certification in Pediatrics by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required;
  Fetal Echocardiography (FE) preferred.
• Associate of Arts/Science or a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years minimum pediatric echocardiography work experience in performing M-Mode, 2-D, 3-D, Doppler, and color Doppler required.
• Fetal Echo and research experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and complex congenital heart disease, pre and post-operatively, required.
• Echocardiography experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cath Lab preferred.
• This position requires travel to outreach locations and the ability to take call for the Pediatric Echo Lab.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required through AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent; or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
  
  Work Experience:
  
  2-4 years. BLS certification required.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  ability to perform job functions with various sustained activities, lifting limits, vision and hearing requirements as described by policy.
• Selected Positions: handling of protective equipment; respirator qualification may be required.

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