About this role
Job Summary: This position is accountable for performing a variety of more complex echocardiographic procedures with expertise, using ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic quality echocardiographic studies under a variety of conditions. Performs EKG's, holter and multi-event monitor applications as requested. Assists the Cardiologist as required. Works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. Participates in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned. Increasingly acts as a resource to the Department. Qualifications:
Education • College Degree - 2 year Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography (required) Or
• Program Accredited Echocardiography/ Ultrasonography Technical/ Vocational Training (required) Or
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) And
• Equivalent Experience 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. (required)
• College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications • BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or
• RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiograp within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
• RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Merced Clinic only (required)
• RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred)
Work Experience • Minimum one (1) year Congenital & pediatric echocardiography (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job. (required)
Skills and Abilities • Other Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Bilingual Skills Preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation Range: $60.62 - $87.90 Workshift: Day (United States of America) Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Daily Hours: 8Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.