About the job Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer M-F 730a-430p
The role is Contract to Hire, and the duration of the contract is through the end of year!
Responsibilities:
- Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
- Enters and monitors patient data
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.
- Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation
- Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager
- Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.
- Takes emergency call within the department.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
MUST HAVES -
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
- One (1) of the following required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)