Lead Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

2 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Full time

Department: Cardiology

This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus.

1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift

At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, we believe that exceptional care is rooted in compassionate service. Our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with family-oriented healthcare drives our mission. We are dedicated to providing our staff with ongoing professional development and access to state-of-the-art facilities. We seek passionate individuals to join our team in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Position Overview

This section outlines the primary responsibilities and objectives of the role.

Under the guidance of the echocardiography department leadership, the cardiac sonographer II is tasked with independently conducting and capturing both standard and intricate congenital cardiac ultrasound examinations. This role requires a thorough understanding of congenital heart defects, cardiac conditions, surgical interventions, and hemodynamic principles, along with the imaging techniques necessary to address clinical inquiries. The sonographer will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients of varying ages across diverse clinical settings. Additionally, this position involves mentoring echocardiography trainees and utilizing prior imaging and medical history to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the patient's condition, facilitating accurate diagnoses. The role demands strong critical thinking, judgment, and technical skills. The sonographer is also responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and maintenance of ultrasound equipment. Participation in outreach initiatives, weekend and holiday coverage, and on-call duties may be required. Accurate record-keeping and reporting on equipment, procedures, and billing are essential.

Key Responsibilities

The following functions are typical of this job classification and are not exhaustive.

All employees must adhere to Joint Commission standards, which include cultural sensitivity, patient rights, ethical treatment, safety protocols, emergency preparedness, teamwork, and ongoing education.

All duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including service standards and the code of conduct.

  • Review exam indications and relevant medical information prior to conducting echocardiograms.
  • Independently perform and acquire both standard and complex congenital cardiac transthoracic ultrasound studies.
  • Implement appropriate infection control measures.
  • Identify patients according to policy, providing a warm introduction and explaining the examination process to create a supportive environment.
  • Utilize ultrasound technology to capture diagnostic images of patients with varying anatomical complexities, following established imaging protocols.
  • Present and discuss echocardiographic findings with physicians, obtaining additional images as necessary.
  • Conduct quantitative evaluations of echocardiographic data in line with imaging standards.
  • Incorporate previous imaging and medical records to enhance understanding of the patient's condition for accurate diagnosis.
  • Complete studies efficiently.
  • Document observations and measurements in the cardiology PACS for review by qualified medical professionals.
  • Ensure studies are archived appropriately within the cardiology PACS network and assist leadership in resolving technical issues.
  • Maintain ultrasound equipment and accessories, ensuring functionality and participating in troubleshooting as needed.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of records for research purposes.
  • Engage in the training of echocardiography students.
  • Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications

A combination of education and experience that equips the candidate with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with any required licenses or certifications, is acceptable.

Education: Completion of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in congenital cardiac sonography with progressively responsible roles.

Licensure/Certification: Must possess the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential, along with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) and Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certifications from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Alternatively, candidates may hold the Registered Congenital Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCCS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), as well as Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) and Fetal Echocardiography (FE) certifications from ARDMS.

Skills and Abilities

The following attributes are essential for successful performance in this role.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Capability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups, including individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately.
  • Competence in interpreting physician directives and patient medical records to determine the appropriate ultrasound procedures.
  • Ability to perform echocardiography on a diverse patient population.
  • Proficiency in working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and both congenital and acquired cardiac conditions as they relate to ultrasound diagnostics.
  • Familiarity with computer systems and software relevant to the functional area.
  • Understanding of PACS network principles and electronic image processing systems.
  • Knowledge of ultrasound physics and safety protocols related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.
  • Expertise in ultrasound diagnostic techniques and instrumentation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Details regarding the physical requirements and working conditions for this position are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation

Salary is determined based on the role's level and requirements.

Compensation may also be influenced by education, experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors, as well as internal equity and market alignment.

Typically, new hires will start at the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Salary Range (1.0 FTE): $155,875.20 to $176,737.60

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunity in all employment practices. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any perception of these characteristics. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and veterans. Qualified candidates with criminal convictions will be considered following an individualized assessment of the conviction in relation to the job requirements, in compliance with applicable regulations.

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