American Addiction Centers·Greensboro, North Carolina
Perform pediatric echocardiograms on patients in various settings, ensuring the use of appropriate techniques and equipment. Communicate effectively with patients and families while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
36928 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiology Nuclear Stress
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Monday through Friday with rotating call, weekend call and outpatient clinic coverage.
$35.50 - $53.25
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
Registered in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS_AE) issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within one year or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year.
Must Obtain pediatric registry status within 12 months of hire with either American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCS_PE, ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCCS, CCI).
Basic Life Support/CPR.
Perform pediatric echocardiogram on patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, using multiple echocardiography systems and accessories appropriate to the patient’s specific diagnosis, age, height, and weight.
Perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, recognizing the limitations of the equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Perform examinations, recognizing a variety of different types of cardiac defects.
Perform emergency examinations in the department, intensive care units, other inpatient units, emergency department, cardiac cath lab, and operating room.
Perform tests according to standard protocols; tailor the exam to answer the clinical question as appropriate.
Review patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders. Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Communicate to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.
Keep appropriate records of the diagnostic tests performed.
Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and appropriate team members including abnormal findings and changes in test results from previous examinations.
Request work orders for maintenance of equipment to provide optimal working condition. Order and replace supplies used. Keep exam area and procedure room stocked and clean.
Accurately process data needed to complete the report template in the electronic reporting tool.
Accurately complete billing for the procedures being completed.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Candidates must have advanced training in Sonography and at least two years of experience in adult echocardiography. Certification in echocardiography and Basic Life Support/CPR is required, along with the ability to obtain pediatric registry status within 12 months of hire.
Market context
In North Carolina, pediatric cardiac sonographers are typically sought in children’s hospitals, specialty cardiology practices, and larger health systems that need experienced echo staff. This role is competitive because it requires advanced sonography training, adult echocardiography experience, current echo and BLS/CPR certification, and the ability to earn pediatric registry status within 12 months. Review the pediatric registry timeline and compare the listed benefits against your current priorities before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.