What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Lakeland) position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Full-time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Lakeland, Florida.
To provide high quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images on patients with and without congenital heart disease for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist.
Position Responsibilities
- Primary focus on developing knowledge and skill as it relates to performing accurate diagnostic cardiac sonography on patients with and without complex disease processes in a segmental approach as outlined in department protocol.
- Triages and prioritizes patient care, ensures clinical data is correct and appropriate for exam/test requested.
- Selects appropriate equipment to optimize diagnostic quality according to patient’s specific need.
- Demonstrates critical thinking.
- Works closely with peers and physicians for optimal outcomes.
- Travels to satellite clinics as needed.
- Recognizes and appreciates patient and family diversity and incorporates into the plan of care.
- Adheres to hospital and department policy and procedures.
- Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.
Position Requirements
- Associate's Degree or equivalent training program required.
- Minimum of 6 months experience required. Experience can include clinical rotations.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or Adult, or Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS) or, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Fetal required upon hire. Must obtain Pediatric registry within one year of hire.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or, Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS) preferred.
- Travel to satellite clinic locations required as needed.
