Job Openings Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

About the job Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program

Certification (REQUIRED):

  • Must have one of the following:
    • RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer
    • RCCS Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
    • RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
    • RDCS (PE) Pediatric Echocardiography
  • BLS/ACLS certification required
  • If RDCS (AE) or RCS certified, must obtain RCCS or RDCS PE within 18 months

Experience:

  • Must have hands-on pediatric cardiac scanning experience or specialized post-graduation pediatric training
  • New grads without pediatric scanning experience will not be considered

Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed echocardiographic exams on pediatric congenital patients across multiple departments
  • Collaborate with cardiologists to assess, analyze, and document echocardiographic data
  • Support patients with complex congenital heart conditions, including post-operative cases
  • Travel to outpatient clinics as needed to assist in pediatric imaging alongside physicians
  • Serve as a resource for onboarding and mentoring new sonographers
  • Ensure quality assurance by maintaining and monitoring ultrasound equipment
  • Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and continuing education