Non Invasive Pediatric Echo Sonographer - Cardio Non-Invasive

About the role

Responsible for performing sedated and non-sedated echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, providing TEE support to physicians, and conducting pre- and postoperative TTE on normal and congenital hearts. The patient population ranges from neonate to adult. Must be skilled and have the ability to work with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and psychosocial conditions. Have excellent communication skills and work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced care environment. Be technology-minded, detail-oriented, and able to follow precise directions. Be able to perform high-quality scans on neonatal patients who can weigh less than one pound with many complex medical issues. Depending on department needs may be asked to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG and Holter monitor hookups. Must perform equipment cleaning and maintenance, and disinfection processes in accordance with hospital infection control policies and the accrediting body standards. This job requires participation in the after-hours and weekend call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds that are in accordance with ASE and/or IAC clinical and quality guidelines.
• Assist with intraoperative TEE, TEE in the Cath lab, or at the bedside.
• Responsible for performing, archiving, and calculating all pediatric cardiac ultrasound imaging by using appropriate machine optimization, probe/transducer selection, and patient positioning.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and a segmental approach while imaging to provide high-quality studies in normal to complex congenital heart defects.
• Must be able to learn and adapt to a variety of ultrasound equipment, software, and protocols.
• Notifies and communicates with physicians