Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Per Diem - 12227 at University of California - Davis Medical Centers in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Department Description

UC Davis Pediatric Heart Center is seeking a qualified Per Diem pediatric cardiac sonographer. This position functions as a member of the Pediatric Echo Lab and performs high quality standard and complex congenital echocardiograms for our busy Pediatric Cardiology outpatient clinics and in-patient service. The patient population ranges from newborn to adult congenital.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date : 12/5/2020

Salary Range : $68.29

Salary Frequency : Hourly

Appointment Type : Per Diem

Shift Hour : 8 to 10 hours

Location : Glassrock Building

City : Sacramento

Union Representation : Yes

Benefits Eligible :No

Total Positions : 2

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

This position provides cardiac ultrasound support for the hospital's pediatric and perinatology services, pediatric specialty, outreach clinics, pediatric heart surgery program and cath lab procedures. Duties also include supporting the pediatric heart surgery program by assisting the pediatric cardiologist with transesophageal ultrasound exams intraoperatively; supporting the perinatologists by performing fetal cardiac exams; educating patients and their parents; and providing detailed written preliminary reports and assisting in billing.

Required Qualifications

* RDCS Certified- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.

* The sonographer must have the knowledge and the ability to operate ultrasound equipment to produce high quality echocardiograms with experience in an acute setting hospital based pediatric echo lab.

* Experience in pediatric echocardiography with current registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (mandatory or within 6 months of applying for the position).

* Knowledgeable in fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative and/or corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.

* Experience in providing detailed, concise written and/or oral preliminary reports regarding the patient s cardiac anatomy and hemodynamic status for the interpreting pediatric cardiologist.

* Experience in special procedures assisting the pediatric cardiologists with sedated echocardiograms and transesophageal echo in the OR and cath lab.

* Experience to instruct, train and educate health care providers in the assessment of congenital heart disease.

* Skills to organize workload and produce a sufficient volume of work in a timely manner.

* Skills to cooperative and communicate effectively with health care providers, patients, and the public.

Special Requirements

* Outreach travel may be involved.

* Must be able to work flexible hours, occasional overtime, participate in outreach clinics and take call on weekdays and weekends.

* Verification of registration or registry eligibility will be required at time of appointment.

* This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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