Pediatric Echocardiographer

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The Pediatric Echocardiographer is responsible for performing transthoracic echocardiograms on neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults. Also performs fetal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.

• Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography.
• One year clinical echocardiography experience.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of congenital heart defects both pre and post-surgery.
• Knowledge of fetal anatomy, physiology and circulation.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.

• One year of pediatric and/or fetal echocardiography experience.
• Certified in pediatric echocardiography.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of familial diseases, in particular Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!