Congenital Sonographer - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia
Description
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A Congenital Cardiac Sonographer 2 is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures to patients with congenital heart disease.
The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in congenital cardiac ultrasound.
The Congenital Cardiac Sonographer 2 is a capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.
Demonstrates the cognitive skills required to perform comprehensive echocardiographic imaging on fetal, neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients with a core level of expertise in congenital heart disease.
Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and technical requirements for Contrast Saline Echocardiography (Doppler enhancement and shunt evaluation).
Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and technical requirements for Maternal Hyperoxygenation (MH) Diagnostic Fetal Echocardiogram.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Compensation Range:
$ $52.19 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:
Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate's degree preferred
Experience:
Two years of clinical experience required
License/Certification:
Credentials from ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
American Heart Association (AHA)Health Care Provider BLS certification requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSJob requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion:
Manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids, and disease.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.