Echo Sonographer Sr

Nemours Children's Health Delaware are currently looking for an experienced Sr.Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer, in Wilmington, DE. This position is Full-Time (rotating shifts), Monday - Friday, with call based on department need.

In this role the Sr. Sonographer to provide high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. The Sonographer will act as a mentor and resource for medical students, residents, fellows and sonographers in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms as well as assisting them in developing other clinical and administrative skills necessary to their roles. They will actively participate in Performance Improvement Projects and designated area of focus for development and furtherance of echo lab excellence.

The Sr. Sonographer will serve as a Health Care Professional with primary responsibility of patient focused echocardiography service providing high quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams (TTE) following a set protocol according to guidelines and standards set by IAC and the American Society of Echocardiography.
• Provides age and developmental appropriate care to infants, children and adolescents.
• Provides clinical assistance to cardiology fellows and students.
• Loads images into Echo PACS system and completes preliminary reports.
• Chooses appropriate procedure code for billing purposes.
• The availability/flexibility to provide on call coverage during weekend hours, weekday off hours and holiday coverage.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
• Successful completion of the physics and technology exams from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registration must be obtained within one year of hire.
• American Heart BLS certification, required.
• Registered ARDMS (PE) or CCI required.
• Registered ARDMS (FE) preferred.

Must be available to travel to satellite locations bases on patient need