Sonographer-Cardi
Location: Austin, Texas
Description: Mednax is employing Sonographer-Cardi right now, this position will be situated in Texas. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Pediatrix Medical Group, the nation's leading provider of maternal-fetal, newborn and pediatric subspecialty physician services, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced sonographer for our Austin area office.
! GENERAL SUMMARY
The diagnostic cardiac sonographer has a commitment to providing high-quality diagnostic fetal, pediatric, and adult echocardiograms to patients with congenital heart defects and children with acquired heart defects. The diagnostic cardiac sonographer works independently and with other members of the healthcare team to provide a comprehensive echocardiographic examination in an ICAEL-accredited, digital laboratory in an outpatient clinic setting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
1. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
2. Completion of a program in cardiac ultrasonography.
3. Significant experience in complex congenital heart lesions and surgical repairs.
4. Fetal experience preferred or will be provided.
5. CPR certification required or will be provided.
6. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
7. Skilled in operating ultrasound equipment.
8. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency sit! uations.
9. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precaut! ions to establish a safe work environment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
1. Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job training in echocardiography, or completion of an approved echocardiography educational program.
2. Possess a current/valid registry certification in pediatric and/or adult echocardiography.
3. Maintain or be eligible for pediatric echocardiography registry certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). ARDMS pediatric echocardiographic registry must be obtained within first year of employment.
4. Provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position will be started on: Tue, 07 May 2013 23:28:31 GMT