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Cardiac Sonographer Sr - Echocardiology

Are you ready to join one of the best teams in the Nation? Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children's hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties and recently named one of the Nation's top children's Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, Valley Children's has been open for nearly 70 years.

Valley Children's is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join this exceptional team of professionals. This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.
SUMMARY: This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine echocardiographic and congenital procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments. Acts as a department resource to the Cardiologist and service-line as required. Generates and prepares a draft echocardiogram report using the archiving and report writing software. Works under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, department manager and medical direct. May functions as a preceptor, role model and clinical resource. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Performs EKGs, Holter and multi-event applications as needed.
About Valley Children's Hospital
Valley Children's maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with robust benefits.

Valley Children's is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many Valley Children's employees have been with the organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and development.

Valley Children's main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Performs routine and complex congenital echocardiographic studies.
* Provides assistance with transesophageal, epicardial & intracardiac echocardiographic examinations under Cardiologist supervision.
* Obtains accurate dynamic and static images, hemodynamic and functional data utilizing established echocardiographic procedure protocols for routine studies.
* Completion of an encounter requires communication with the Cardiologist.
* Expeditious notification of significant or critical results in accordance with policy.
* Ensures patient safety and adheres to applicable hospital policies and regulations 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, patient clinical history, and exams prior to study. Correctly identifies the patient and prepares for the exam, including introduction and explanation of the procedure and manner and timing of forthcoming test results to the patient and family.
* Prepares a draft echo report using the CardioPACs report writer software. Reports should be complete, accurate, free of errors and omissions. Reports should be worded in a manner as reviewed and discussed with the Cardiologist. Reports should be completed within 24 hours of procedure. Edits should be completed expeditiously. Significant or critical reports should be completed within established guidelines.
* Working under the direction of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, acts as a department 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 Testing Center. Collaborates with front office staff in scheduling daily patient appointments under the direction of the Practice Manager. Completes inpatient and outpatient echocardiographic examinations in an expeditious manner.
* Ensures that digital echocardiographic studies and completed report are successfully archived on the CardioPACs network and electronic medical record (EMR). Troubleshoots and resolve network and echo equipment problems as necessary. Participates in the regular cleaning of equipment. Stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Performs EKG and the application of Holter and multi-event monitors as necessary to help maintain flow within the department and at outreach clinics. Performs other related duties as assigned.
* Uses identified self-assessment/educational tools to advance mastery in the field of sonography.

Requirements:
* Two year college degree in Echocardiography/Ultrasonography and Program Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational Training required; OR High School Diploma/G.E.D. and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of ARDMS certification in Echocardiography required. Four year college degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
* CCI Cardiaovascular Credentialing International within eighteen months of hire or transfer into position required or
* RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography within eighteen months of hire or transfer into position required
* RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography or RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography preferred
* Minimum 3 years Congenital & pediatric echocardiography required and minimum six (6) months demonstrated success performing independent fetal echocardiograms.
* Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures. Bilingual skills are preferred


POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, Days offering a robust benefit plan and a competitive salary to include call pay (upon completing orientation).

PAY RANGE: $46.30 - $72.70

LOCATION: Madera, CA