The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a pediatric cardiologist for patients in age from newborn to adults in the Nemours Children's Health outpatient pediatric specialty care location in Panama City, FL. This is a 24 hour per week position. Eligible for some benefits and paid time off.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operates all equipment to perform diagnostic echocardiograms. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes 2D, Doppler and color Doppler, sedated TTE and assisting the cardiologist or senior fellow with TEE studies .
Efficiently and effectively perform echo pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior echo, catheterizations and surgery to identify goals for current study.
Communicates efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician - prior to exams on inpatient studies and as needed for outpatient studies to define study goals.
Measures all M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns. Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios. Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in Syngo.
Analyzes images and correctly annotate in Syngo system.
Acts as a preceptor and resource for students, novice sonographers and fellows in clinical situations.
Participates in research studies as requested.
Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent training program required
Mandatory RCCS or RDCS Certified with Pediatric Certification
