Cardiac Sonographer Sr - Echocardiology

Cardiac Sonographer Sr - Echocardiology
Areyou ready to join one of the best teams in the Nation? Based in Madera, CA, andranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children's hospitalsin the country in seven pediatric specialties and recently named one of theNation's top children's Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, Valley Children's hasbeen open for nearly 70 years.
Valley Children's is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join thisexceptional team of professionals. This position is accountable for accurately,safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenitalprocedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardialand intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cathlab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to theCardiologist and service-line as required.  Generates and prepares adraft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software.Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department managerand medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinicalresource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinicinvolvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holterand multi-event applications as needed.
SUMMARY:This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performingroutine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, includingassisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographicprocedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Actsas a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required.Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving andreport writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead CardiacSonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as apreceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation ofon-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographersas assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.
AboutValley Children's Hospital
Valley Children's maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the successof the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded withrobust benefits. 
Valley Children's is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highestquality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feelat home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride forthe care they deliver. Many Valley Children's employees have been with theorganization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and theycontinue to grow their career through supported professional growth anddevelopment.
Valley Children's main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautifulstates in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and yourchoice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will havemany opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Performs routine and complex congenital echocardiographic studies. 
Provides assistance with transesophageal, epicardial & intracardiacechocardiographic examinations under Cardiologist supervision. 
Obtains accurate dynamic and static images, hemodynamic and functional datautilizing established echocardiographic procedure protocols for routinestudies. 
Completion of an encounter requires communication with the Cardiologist. 
Expeditious notification of significant or critical results in accordance withpolicy.  
Ensures patient safety and adheres to applicable hospital policies andregulations at all times.
Reviews completed echo examinations in the presence of the Cardiologist.Compares with previous study(s) when available. 
Verifies and reviews orders for procedures and test indications, patientclinical history, and exams prior to study. Correctly identifies the patientand prepares for the exam, including introduction and explanation of theprocedure and manner and timing of forthcoming test results to the patient andfamily. 
Prepares a draft echo report using the CardioPACs report writer software.Reports should be complete, accurate, free of errors and omissions. Reportsshould be worded in a manner as reviewed and discussed with the Cardiologist.Reports should be completed within 24 hours of procedure. Edits should becompleted expeditiously. Significant or critical reports should be completedwithin established guidelines.
Working under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, acts as adepartment resource to the Cardiologist, manager and Heart Center as required.May act as a preceptor to new staff.
Facilitates and coordinates the flow of patients through the Cardiac TestingCenter. Collaborates with front office staff in scheduling daily patientappointments under the direction of the Practice Manager. Completes inpatientand outpatient echocardiographic examinations in an expeditious manner.
Ensures that digital echocardiographic studies and completed report aresuccessfully archived on the CardioPACs network and electronic medical record(EMR). Troubleshoots and resolve network and echo equipment problems asnecessary. Participates in the regular cleaning of equipment. Stocks rooms withsupplies and linen.  Performs EKG and the application of Holter andmulti-event monitors as necessary to help maintain flow within the departmentand at outreach clinics. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Uses identified self-assessment/educational tools to advance mastery in thefield of sonography.

Requirements:  
Two year college degree in Echocardiography/Ultrasonography and ProgramAccredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational Trainingrequired; OR High School Diploma/G.E.D. and equivalent experience sufficient toallow for successful completion of ARDMS certification in Echocardiographyrequired. Four year college degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographypreferred.  Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transferinto position.
CCI CardiaovascularCredentialing International within eighteen months of hire or transfer intoposition required or
RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography and RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography preferred required

RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography preferred 

Minimum 3 years Congenital & pediatric echocardiography required andminimum six (6) months demonstrated success performing independent fetalechocardiograms.
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiachemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgicalprocedures.  Bilingual skills are preferred
POSITION DETAILS:  Full-time, Days offering a robust benefit plan and acompetitive salary to include call pay (upon completing orientation).

PAY RANGE:  $46.30 - $74.50

LOCATION:  Madera,CA