Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Job at Nemours, Pensacola, FL

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  • Nemours
  • Pensacola, FL

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer t o provide high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. To act as a preceptor in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms for students, novice sonographers and fellows.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform Pediatric Echocardiography on patients in age from newborns to adults.
  • Operate all equipment to perform diagnostic echocardiograms. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes 2D, Doppler and color Doppler, sedated TTE and assisting the cardiologist or senior fellow with TEE studies.
  • Efficiently and effectively perform echo pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior echo, catheterizations and surgery to identify goals for current study.
  • Communicate efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician - prior to exams on inpatient studies and as needed for outpatient studies to define study goals.
  • Measure all M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns. Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios. Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in Syngo.
  • Analyze images and correctly annotate in Syngo system.
  • Act as a preceptor and resource for students, novice sonographers and fellows in clinical situations.
  • Participate in research studies as requested.
  • Must demonstrate consistent proficiency in competencies for this position.
  • Independently take call after hours and on weekends and holidays
  • Consistently arrives on shift prior to shift begin time ready and able to work.
  • Demonstrates professional conduct at all times in behavior and appearance.
  • Participates in Fetal Echocardiography examinations.
  • Provide care with consideration of patient's age, diagnosis, psycho-social characteristics and family stressors that affect ability to understand or retain instructions.
Qualifications:
  • Current BLS certification (required)
  • Associate degree or equivalent training program
  • Mandatory RCCS or RDCS Certified with Pediatric Certification
  • RDCS (preferred) or RCCS Pediatric Board Certified
  • **Credential must be maintained within one year of active status**
  • Pediatric Complex Scanning Experience Preferred
  • More than 1 year job related experience

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Shift work, Weekend work,

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