What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
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.
Position DetailsAbout 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.
- Minimum one (1) year pediatric echocardiography required
- Increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job preferred
- Bilingual skills preferred
- 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 required 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
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) preferred
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
