Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Echo Technologist/Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of experience to perform pediatric and fetal cardiac imaging on infants and children with congenital anomalies.

Details

• Pediatric cardiac imaging unit performing echocardiograms on infants and pediatric patients
• Patient population includes congenital anomalies and various levels of acuity
• Average volume of 6-8 exams per day
• Staffing ratio of 1:4 during daytime/weekdays and 1:1 at night/weekends
• Equipment includes GE and Philips ultrasound systems and PACS
• Epic EMR used
• 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Weekend on-call required once per month (Saturday/Sunday 7:30 AM-7:30 AM, weekdays 6:30 PM-7:30 AM)
• Floating required within the department as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• RDCS PE certification required
• ARDMS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Strong skill set in pediatric echo including 2-D, 3-D, color Doppler, M-Mode, pulsed wave Doppler, and portable studies
• Experience scanning complex anomalies and post-surgical repairs
• Experience with pediatric cardiac anomalies including coarctation of the aorta, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great vessels, and hypoplastic heart syndrome
• Experience with TEE and calculations such as diastology and Simpson's Rule
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive pediatric and fetal echocardiograms including imaging of complex congenital anomalies and post-surgical repairs
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Weekend on-call coverage required once per month
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced local rate