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Travel Pediatric Echocardiographer II

Travel Pediatric Echocardiographer II

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia - Main HospitalSouderton, PA, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Certification Details

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE)
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)

Job Details

  • Performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo.
  • Accountable for preparation of preliminary interpretation reports, billing procedures, study transmittal, and coverage of satellite sites.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pediatric echo with higher level of ability, performance, and competencies.
  • Performs echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations.
  • Responds to emergent exams in a timely manner.
  • Follows department workflows for reporting, billing, and standard daily performance.
  • Ensures patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
  • Renders excellent patient care to patients and families with courteous and confidential hospital interactions in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Delivers developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.
  • Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities, and working groups.
  • Assists in teaching students, fellows, and new technicians.
  • Follows hospital and department policies, procedures, and cost-control standards.
  • May be asked to travel to other locations.

    • Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Two (2) years of pediatric echocardiography experience required.
  • Five (5) years of pediatric echocardiography experience preferred.
  • Within 12 months of start date, must obtain one of the following certifications : Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) through ARDMS, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) through ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through CCI.

    • Additional Details

  • Advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation of ultrasound systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
  • Advanced knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography.
  • Advanced proficiency in operation of ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.
  • Participation in national, international, or original research studies.
  • Ability to travel to multiple work locations.
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