Travel Cardiac Sonographer
Philadelphia, PA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Echosonographer II – Pediatric Echocardiography
 

Position Details

• Job Title: Echosonographer II – SATS
• Department: Cardiac ECHO Lab – Philadelphia Campus
• Job Category: Clinical-Allied
• Job Code: 41020
• Positions: 1
• Level: Level 4 Worker
• Requisition Status: Pending Sourcing 

Position Overview:
 

The Echosonographer II performs advanced cardiac ultrasound examinations, with a strong emphasis on pediatric echocardiography. The role includes performing transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assisting with transesophageal echocardiography, preparing preliminary interpretation reports, supporting billing and study transmittal processes, and providing echocardiography coverage at satellite locations.

The technologist will also demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency in pediatric echocardiography and provide developmentally and age-appropriate care to patients.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and stress echocardiograms according to laboratory standards.
• Assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Perform advanced pediatric echocardiography examinations.
• Meet daily study volume expectations while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Respond promptly to emergent echocardiography exams.
• Prepare preliminary interpretation reports and complete study transmittal and billing workflows.
• Follow established department workflows, policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide excellent, compassionate care to pediatric patients and their families.
• Deliver developmentally and age-appropriate patient care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, quiet, secure, and confidential patient environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in:
  • Staff meetings
  • Research studies
  • Quality assurance activities
  • Working groups
  • Departmental and institutional initiatives
• Assist with training and teaching students, fellows, and new technicians.
• Monitor echo equipment and report equipment issues; coordinate service when needed.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment at satellite locations.
• Pull and organize echo folders for satellite patients.
• Travel to and provide echocardiography coverage at multiple/satellite locations as needed. 

Required Experience:

• 2 years of pediatric echocardiography experience
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Ultrasound physics
  • Ultrasound instrumentation
  • Cardiac anatomy
  • Cardiac physiology
  • Cardiac pathology
  • Transthoracic echocardiography
  • Pediatric echocardiography
• Advanced proficiency operating ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.
• Knowledge and ability to provide developmentally and age-appropriate care.
• Ability to travel between multiple work locations.
• Participation in national, international, or original research studies is required. 

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of pediatric echocardiography experience 

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED 

Preferred:

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular program 

Required Certification / Licensure:
 

Candidate must obtain/hold one of the following within 12 months of the start date:

• RDCS-PE – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography through ARDMS
• RDCS-AE – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Adult Echocardiography through ARDMS
• RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer through CCI
• RCCS – Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer through CCI 

Important: The requisition specifically states the certification is required within 12 months of placement/start, rather than necessarily being required on Day 1.
 

Core Skills:

• Pediatric Echocardiography
• Transthoracic Echocardiography
• Stress Echocardiography
• Transesophageal Echo assistance
• Cardiac anatomy & physiology
• Cardiac pathology
• Ultrasound physics
• Ultrasound instrumentation
• Pediatric patient care
• Developmentally appropriate care
• Digital reporting systems
• Echo equipment operation
• Quality assurance
• Research participation
• Patient confidentiality/HIPAA
• Satellite-site coverage
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Staff/student education
• Ability to work across multiple locations 

Must-Haves:
 

2+ years Pediatric Echocardiography experience
5+ years preferred
Advanced pediatric echo knowledge/competency
Advanced TTE knowledge
Ultrasound physics & instrumentation knowledge
Digital reporting software proficiency
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to travel to satellite locations
Certification pathway: RDCS-PE / RDCS-AE / RCS / RCCS within 12 months
CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular program preferred
Research experience preferred