Echosonographer

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Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview This role performs various modalities of cardiac ultrasound including transthoracic echo, stress echo, and assistance in transesophageal echo. This role is also accountable for the preparation of preliminary interpretation reports, billing procedures, study transmittal and coverage of satellite sites. This role demonstrates advanced knowledge of pediatric echo and a higher level of ability, performance and competencies. What you will do Perform echocardiograms in accordance with lab standards while meeting daily volume expectations. Responds to emergent exams is a timely manner. Follows department workflows for reporting, billing and standard daily performance. Ensures patient care is provided in clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment. Renders excellent patient care to patients and families. All hospital related interactions are courteous and confidential and in accordance with HIPPAA regulations. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients. Participates in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities and working groups. Cooperates and assists in obtaining institutional, divisional and departmental initiatives and goals. Assists in the teaching of students, fellows and new technicians. Follows the policies, procedures and cost-control standards of the hospital as well as department specific policies and procedures. May be asked to travel to other locations Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications At least two (2) years pediatric echocardiography experience Required At least five (5) years pediatric echocardiography experience Preferred Licenses and Certifications Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• within 12 months
• Required or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• within 12 months
• Required or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• within 12 months
• Required or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• within 12 months
• Required Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation of ultrasound systems.

Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology. Advanced knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography. Advanced proficiency in operation of ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software. Participation in national, international or original research studies. Ability to travel to multiple work locations To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE

$43.19

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