Perinatal Sonographer (Cardiology, Panama City)

Panama City, Florida, Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer/Perinatal Sonographer, FULL-TIME, to join our team in Panama City, Florida. The Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer/Perinatal Sonographer will provide high quality echocardiograms for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. To act as a preceptor in performing high quality pediatric echocardiograms for students, novice sonographers and fellows. Perform Pediatric Echocardiography on patients in age from newborns to adults. Operate all equipment to perform diagnostic echocardiograms. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This includes 2D, Doppler and color Doppler, sedated TTE and assisting the cardiologist or senior fellow with TEE studies. Efficiently and effectively perform echo pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior echo, catheterizations and surgery to identify goals for current study. Communicate efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician – prior to exams on inpatient studies and as needed for outpatient studies to define study goals. Measure all M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns.

Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios. Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in Syngo. Analyze images and correctly annotate in Syngo system. Act as a preceptor and resource for students, novice sonographers and fellows in clinical situations. Participate in research studies as requested. Must demonstrate consistent proficiency in competencies for this position. Consistently arrives on shift prior to shift begin time ready and able to work. Demonstrates professional conduct at all times in behavior and appearance. Participates in Fetal Echocardiography examinations. 3D imaging and rendering Fetal cardiac imaging.

Perform perinatal ultrasounds on patients and fetal echocardiography. Act as a mentor for students, staff and fellows in fulfilling their roles within the Perinatal Department. Flexible and provides coverage at NCH Orlando and various satellite locations. How work is completed: Operate all equipment to perform diagnostic echocardiograms. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This may include but is not limited to 2D, 3D, Doppler and color Doppler. Demonstrates proficient skills in at least one additional advanced form of imaging. This may include but is not limited to: Efficiently and effectively perform pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior study, Communicate efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician – prior studies and as needed for outpatient studies to define study goals. Measure all M-mode, 2D, 3D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns. Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios.

Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in AS software. Analyze images and correctly annotate in PACS system. Act as a mentor and resource for students, sonographers and fellows in clinical situations. Assist in administrative duties within the department as requested. This may include but is not limited to assisting with scheduling, research and quality performance, data acquisition and collection and clinical demonstrations. Participate in research studies as requested. Must demonstrate consistent proficiency in competencies for this position. Assist Manager with EPIC and Radiant workflow and PACS system or other relevant EMR system in partner hospital systems. Consistently arrives on shift prior to shift begin time ready and able to work. Demonstrates professional conduct at all times in behavior and appearance.

Travels to satellite locations as needed. Serves as a liaison between Manager, and perinatal sonographers as requested by manager. Job Requirements Associates’ Degree or equivalent training program required. Minimum 3 months experience. Externship can be considered for required experience. ARDMS or CCI board eligible (Required) Must obtain board certification through ARDMS-Registered Cardiac Diagnostic Sonographer (RDCS) or (RDMS) or CCI – Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) within 1 year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ARDMS with pediatric certification preferred. RCCS certification preferred.

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