Description Job Summary Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards. Job Specific Duties - Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. - Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians. - Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings. - Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures. - Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history. - Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation. - Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy. - Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed. - Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography. - Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements - Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience - CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment - Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI - 7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred - 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing - Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations - Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel - Ability to learn appropriate software application(s) - Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Job Imaging & Radiology Department NCPS-PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY-3100-467711 Job Status :Full Time