Pediatric Cardiac at Wellstar Health Alpharetta, Georgia

Job description

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary: The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Lead/Chief Technologist/Manager and is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound for infants, children, and teenagers with congenital heart defects or acquired cardiac diseases. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or verbal summary of the preliminary finds to the interpreting physician, is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patients(s), family, and health care team. Will also perform other assigned duties and travel to other WellStar locations may be required.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Ultrasound Testing:

Performs pre-procedure verification process, according to hospital policy

Performs pediatric cardiac ultrasound testing according to protocol

Performs fetal cardiac advanced testing according to protocol

Performs appropriate measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol

Performs blood pressures

Uses independent judgment during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings

Accurately enters required information into Epic Structured Reporting fields or MergeCardio PACS

Prepares preliminary reports and contacts physician, when required, according to laboratory policy and procedure

Appropriately identifies procedure performed for accurate charging

Performs other duties as required

Organization, Quality and Team Responsibilities:

Organizes daily work assignments

Stocks supplies and assists with ordering supplies

Assists with QA/QC within the lab

Supports and assists in development of performance and process improvement initiatives designed to promote highest quality patient care

Performs clerical duties as required

Ensures the equipment is in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunction to Chief Technologist or Lab Manager

Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families medical and personal information

Patient Care:

Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve

Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed

Maintains professional credentials and required CME hours

Holter and Event Monitors:

Places cardiac monitors on patients and maintains monitor logs and EPIC documentation

Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor

Register the patients online for the event monitors

Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on 30-day monitors

Returns patients phone calls regarding monitors

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED General or Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment or RCCS - Reg Congenital Cardiac Sonogra or ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or RDCS - Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Experience performing pediatric cardiac ultrasound exams. Preferred Required Minimum Skills: We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives... and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

Worksite address

alpharetta, GA, 30239, US

Who can apply

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