What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Echo Technologist position at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?
Job Summary
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatric Echo Technologist)
Join a dedicated pediatric cardiology team making a difference in the lives of children and families every day. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality echocardiographic studies on patients ranging from newborns to young adults. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease while collaborating closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary specialists.
What You'll Do
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatric Echo Technologist)
Join a dedicated pediatric cardiology team making a difference in the lives of children and families every day. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality echocardiographic studies on patients ranging from newborns to young adults. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease while collaborating closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary specialists.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients of all ages, from infants through adolescents.
- Acquire high-quality diagnostic images on patients with both simple and complex congenital heart disease.
- Prepare detailed preliminary reports, including accurate measurements and assessment of findings.
- Utilize advanced imaging techniques to evaluate cardiac anatomy, physiology, and postoperative repairs.
- Assist physicians during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures and maintain associated equipment.
- Accurately document patient information and complete required data entry and billing documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure exceptional patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of pediatric cardiac anatomy, physiology, congenital heart defects, and surgical/interventional repairs.
- Experience imaging a broad range of congenital heart disease, including complex cases.
- Ability to recognize and evaluate various surgical repairs and postoperative cardiac anatomy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
- A patient-centered approach with the ability to help children feel comfortable during examinations.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Work with a highly specialized pediatric cardiology team.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
- Engage in challenging and rewarding clinical cases.
- Collaborate with experienced pediatric cardiologists and healthcare professionals.
- Opportunity to further develop expertise in congenital heart disease imaging.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent credential preferred.
- Pediatric echocardiography experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a pediatric cardiology or congenital heart disease setting is highly desirable.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Relevant Experience with pediatrics
- CCI or ARMDS or ARDMS PE
- Excellent Communications Skills
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour