What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Pediatric Cardiology
The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer will:
- Perform echocardiographic procedures following accepted protocol and utilizes the clinical symptoms and data to aid in preliminary diagnosis.
- Uses the proper sonography equipment to produce high quality images on hard copy, following the department protocol for preliminary and final readings as appropriate to the age of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (prenatal through adulthood).
- Prepare patient for echocardiographic procedures.
Ensure that patient is properly prepared for procedure before beginning as appropriate to the age of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors (prenatal through adulthood). - Conduct self in a professional manner and communicates with patients to help them feel at ease.
- Communicate with Physicians, Hospitals, clinical staff and community staff in a competent and professional manner.
Requirements:
• Knowledge of Cardiac Diagnostic equipment, techniques and procedures required to perform or assist in the performance of clinical tests and procedures.
• Graduate from approved school of Medical Ultrasound technology or equivalent.
• Minimum requirement is national registry eligible.
• Required national registry, RDCS (ARDMS) preferred and RCS (CCI) will be considered.
• Work requires a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patients, deal effectively with medical, nursing, technical and other staff.
• Work requires standing and walking 50% of the time.
BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
Salary Range: 32.82 - 54.15 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.