Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

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.

Position Details Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs) Shift: Day Shift Length: 10Pay Range: 50.30 - 78.50 Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA

About Us

The Cardiology department plays a pivotal role in ensuring cardiovascular health through advanced diagnostic technologies and expert clinical care. Among its core services are echocardiography, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter monitors, and stress echocardiography, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of a patient's heart health. Echocardiography is a key service offered by the cardiology department. This non-invasive imaging technique utilizes ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart's structures and functions. It enables cardiologists to evaluate heart size, shape, and movement, as well as the function of heart valves and chambers. Additionally, echocardiology can identify various conditions such as cardiomyopathy, heart valve abnormalities, and congenital heart defects. Its real-time imaging capabilities provide invaluable insights that guide treatment decisions and patient management strategies.

Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year congenital and pediatric echocardiography preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job required
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures
• Bilingual skills preferred
  
  

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• College Degree - 2 year in Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography OR completion of an accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational training program AND high school diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
• If individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree, high school diploma and equivalent experience sufficient to allow for successful completion of either ARDMS or CCI certification required below
• College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography preferred
• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS) certification required within 18 months of hire or transfer into position
• RDCS Adult Echocardiography preferred
  
  

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.