Cardiac Sonographer I, Heart Station, Full-Time, M-F 8A-4:30P

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC014190 Heart Station- Little Ro
ck

Summary:

Performs quality exams and creates preliminary reports. Assists with interpreting imaging for each study. Required to work in the regional clinical setting, and the UAMS NICU (at AC only) on a rotational basis. This position also includes call.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Certificate from college program or technical school

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field- No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , Registered cardiac sonographer in either adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography OR Become registered in either specialty within 12 months from date of graduation from an ultrasound program that includes cardiac imaging. Must be registered in pediatric echocardiography by 2 years from date of hire. - various

Recommended Certifications:

RDCS, AE, PE, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with PE (RDCS-PE) - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Description

1. Reviews physician order, and verifies patient/procedure and performs echocardiograms.

2. Prepares and processes echo studies for interpretation.

3. Assists in training of Cardiology Fellows performing Pediatric Echocardiography (AC only).

4. Monitors equipment during procedures for equipment malfunctions and notifies of major malfunctions.

5. Inventories supplies and submits list to proper personnel, to keep adequate supply stock for department.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.