PRN Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Medicine Griffin

Wellstar Health System • Griffin, GA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

Facility: WMG Spalding Specialty Growth

Job Summary:

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Lead/Chief Technologist/Manager and is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound for infants, children, and teenagers with congenital heart defects or acquired cardiac diseases. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or verbal summary of the preliminary findings to the interpreting physician, and is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patients(s), family, and health care team. Will also perform other assigned duties, and travel to other WellStar locations may be required.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Ultrasound Testing:

Performs pre-procedure verification process, according to hospital policy
Performs pediatric cardiac ultrasound testing according to protocol
Performs fetal cardiac advanced testing according to protocol
Performs appropriate measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol
Performs blood pressures
Uses independent judgment during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Accurately enters required information into Epic Structured Reporting fields or MergeCardio PACS
Prepares preliminary reports and contacts physician, when required, according to laboratory policy and procedure
Appropriately identifies procedure performed for accurate charging
Performs other duties as required

Organization, Quality and Team Responsibilities:

Organizes daily work assignments
Stocks supplies and assists with ordering supplies
Assists with QA/QC within the lab
Supports and assists in development of performance and process improvement initiatives designed to promote highest quality patient care
Performs clerical duties as required
Ensures the equipment is in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to Chief Technologist or Lab Manager
Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families' medical and personal information

Patient Care:

Addresses problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve
Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed
Maintains professional credentials and required CME hours
Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families' medical and personal information

Holter and Event Monitors:

Places cardiac monitors on patients and maintains monitor logs and EPIC documentation
Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor
Registers the patients online for the event monitors
Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on 30-day monitors
Returns patients' phone calls regarding monitors

Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED
Trade School Diploma/Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Registered Medical Sonographer
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Instructor
Pediatric Emergency Assessment or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year Experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

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