Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

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.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of more complex echocardiographic procedures with expertise; using ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic quality echocardiographic studies under a variety of conditions; performing EKG's, holter and multi-event monitor applications as requested; assisting the Cardiologist as required; participating in the rotation of on-call duties and Outreach Clinic involvement with other Cardiac Sonographers as assigned; increasingly acting as a resource to the Department.

Requirements

College Degree - 2 year Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography (required); Program Accredited Echocardiography/Ultrasonography Technical/Vocational Training (required); High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required) and equivalent experience if individual has neither accredited program nor 2 year degree; BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required); CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required) OR RDCS-PE - ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography within 18 months of hire or transfer into position (required); RDCS-FE - ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography Merced Clinic only (required); Demonstrated proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job (required); Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative/corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.

Nice to have

College Degree - 4 year Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (preferred); RDCS-AE - ARDMS Adult Echocardiography (preferred); Minimum one (1) year Congenital & pediatric echocardiography (preferred); Bilingual Skills Preferred