Valley Children’s Healthcare·Madera, California
Perform routine congenital fetal and pediatric echocardiographic procedures across various clinical environments including the cath lab and operative areas. Serve as an expert resource and consultant to cardiologists while providing leadership and precepting for other staff.
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.
This position is accountable for accurately, safely and efficiently performing routine congenital fetal and pediatric echocardiographic procedures with competency, including assisting in transesophageal, epicardial and intracardiac echocardiographic procedures in outpatient, inpatient, cath lab and operative environments.
Acts as an expert department resource, providing leadership, and serving as a resource and consultant 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 director.
Routinely functions as a preceptor, role model, clinical and education resource.
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.
$50.30 - $78.50
87.5
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35
Daily Hours: 10
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-8173 or email us at MDRecruitment@ValleyChildrens.org Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Requires a degree or certification in Echocardiography/Ultrasonography and at least three years of experience in congenital and pediatric echocardiography. Must hold BLS and either CCI or RDCS-PE certifications, with RDCS-FE also required.
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