What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer position at WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers?
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Responsible for obtaining trans-thoracic echocardiograms including real time, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color Doppler and fetal echoes (when applicable) in the pediatric population. Compiles data required by the pediatric cardiologist on all studies. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer- Level I, as defined within the job description.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
To apply for the next level, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Level 1
M-F 730-4, weekend call requirement, every 3rd-4th weekend
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center
131 BMC HVI Cardio Non Invasive Lab
Address
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Responsible for obtaining trans-thoracic echocardiograms including real time, pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, color Doppler and fetal echoes (when applicable) in the pediatric population. Compiles data required by the pediatric cardiologist on all studies. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer- Level I, as defined within the job description.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Fetal Echocardiography (FE) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- One (1) year of pediatric cardiac sonography experience.
- Demonstrates competencies defined in Registered Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer “Principal Duties and Responsibilities” in providing age- appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients
- Performs trans-thoracic echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms (when applicable) according to the requirements set by the CVIS Lab protocols.
- Demonstrates an understanding of congenital heart defects and the surgical repairs allowing them to obtain quality images for the Cardiologist who is interpreting the study.
- Responsible for entering correct patient demographics, caregivers and study information.
- Maintains necessary supplies and linen in the echo room assigned for the week. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of echo room, machines ,TEE probes, and office clean.
- Participates in research projects as requested.
- Attends and participates in the monthly pediatric QA conference, the monthly departmental staff meetings.
- Assists Technical Manager and Medical Director in evaluation of new equipment and Sonographers.
- Provides an Echocardiography orientation to Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Sonography students if requested.
- Responsible for making a service call to Biomed when there is an equipment failure.
- Participates in department QI initiatives and education for JACHO and EOC rounds.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
- Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The work environment is clinical by nature.
- Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
- Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
- Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.
To apply for the next level, the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.
Level 1
- No experience required.
- All Pediatric Cardiac Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
- Meets requirements for previous level.
- One year of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Three years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
- Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.
- Meets requirements for previous levels.
- One continuing education pathway.
- Five years of pediatric cardiac sonographer experience.
- Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
- Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.
M-F 730-4, weekend call requirement, every 3rd-4th weekend
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company
BMC Berkeley Medical Center
Cost Center
131 BMC HVI Cardio Non Invasive Lab
Address
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.