Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer III

Reports to the Pediatric Interventional Cardiac and Imaging Manager. Under indirect supervision, provides high-quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist, adhering to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Performs clinical Pediatric Echo operations independently in hospital and procedural settings, including entering full preliminary reports. Organizes and prioritizes patient exams and contributes to unit teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasonic equipment to produce diagnostic images of the body's organs and tissues.
• Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate, and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data.
• Secondary employment for coverage in AFCC with a maximum of 2 shifts/month.
• Maintains Sonographer III classification with annual revalidation as approved by committee.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 2-4 years of work experience.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
  • Examples:
    • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
    • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-30

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 8
• Work shift: Day