OverviewTo provide high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. To act as a mentor and resource for students, sonographers and fellows in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms as well as assisting them in developing other clinical and administrative skills necessary to their roles. Actively participate in Performance Improvement Projects
Responsibilities- Perform Pediatric Echocardiography on patients in age from newborns to adults and act as a mentor for students staff and fellows in fulfilling their roles within the Echocardioraphy Department.
- Provide care with consideration of patient?s age, diagnosis, psycho-social characteristics and family stressors that affect ability to understand or retain instructions. Maintain service excellence in all aspects of echo lab operations.
- Maintain efficient operations of the Echo Lab
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and learning
- Participate in performance improvement activities designed to improve patient care and/or organizational processes
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduation from an accredited sonography program preferred and
- 3-5 years experience Pediatric Echo and/or Adult Congenital or
- Associate's Degree
- Graduation from an associated sonography program preferred and
- 3-5 years experience Pediatric Echo and/or Adult Congenital
- One of the following required upon hire:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDCS)
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
- Current BLS certification
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Starting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $40.40/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from HomeThis position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.