Echo Sonographer (Wilmington - Philadelphia Metro)

We are looking for a Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Nemours Children's Health team.

This Echo Sonographer will be performing pediatric and fetal echoes.

Primary Function:

Serve as a Health Care Professional with primary responsibility of patient focused echocardiography service providing high quality patient care.

Essential Functions:


* Perform pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams (TTE) following a set protocol according to guidelines and standards set by IAC and the American Society of Echocardiography.


* Provides age and developmental appropriate care to infants, children and adolescents.


* Provides clinical assistance to cardiology fellows and students.


* Loads images into Echo PACS system and completes preliminary reports.


* Chooses appropriate procedure code for billing purposes.


* The availability/flexibility to provide on call coverage during weekend hours, weekday off hours and holiday coverage.

Requirements:


* Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.


* Successful completion of the physics and technology exams from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).


* Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible.

If registry eligible, registration must be obtained within one year of hire.


* American Heart BLS certification, required.


* Registered ARDMS (PE) or CCI required.


* Registered ARDMS (FE) preferred.


* Must be available to travel to satellite locations bases on patient need.