The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients.

• Prepares patients for ultrasound examination.
• Prepares patients for physicians.
• Explains procedures to the patient prior to the commencement of the testing and provides patient education related to medical ultrasound.
• Explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Ensures the appropriate consent and/or declinations are obtained.
• Conducts ultrasonic diagnostic procedures and records anatomical, pathological and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
• Assists physician during invasive procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains patient charts and records, and records and processes sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Code appropriately for services performed; submit completed billing work sheets daily.
• Notify Patient Service Associate of additional services performed which require authorization.
• Maintains proper operation of the ultrasound equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies.
• Maintain archives/records scans.
• Maintains effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an individualâ™s religious, ethical, and moral opinions/beliefs.
• Recognizes ethical, legal and professional issues inherent in providing care to pregnant women, infants and children.
  
• Comply with safety and security training and OSHA standards/regulations.
• Complete all required Compliance Training.
• Participates in staff development, in-service workshops and educational activities.
• Participates in professional development activities and meetings
• Maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed.

• A minimum of 1 year of pediatric general cardiology and congenital cardiology along with adult congenital experience required. Fetal experience a plus.
• An individual must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job training in ultrasonography, or completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program.
• Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

⢠Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
⢠Progyny Fertility Benefits
⢠Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
⢠401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
⢠Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) ⓠ15% discount*
⢠Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
⢠Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
⢠Employee Optional Life and AD&D
⢠Short & Long Term Disability
⢠Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
⢠Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
⢠Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
⢠Parental Leave Benefit
⢠Sick Pay Bank
⢠Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
⢠Group Aflac Policies
⢠Identity Theft Protection
⢠Employee Charitable Fund
⢠Care.com
⢠Continuing Education Assistance
⢠Various Discount Programs

⢠*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
⢠**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

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