Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Lakeland)

Nemours Children's Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lakeland, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images for patients with and without congenital heart disease. Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists and peers to ensure optimal diagnostic outcomes and patient care.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's Degree or equivalent training and at least 6 months of experience in diagnostic cardiac sonography. You must possess a relevant certification (RDCS Pediatric/Adult, RCCS, RCS, or RDMS Fetal) upon hire and a BLS certification, with a requirement to obtain a Pediatric registry within one year if not already held.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pediatric Cardiac Sonography

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Congenital Heart Disease

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Adult

Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Fetal

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Full-time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Lakeland, Florida.

To provide high quality diagnostic cardiac sonographic images on patients with and without congenital heart disease for interpretation and diagnosis by a Pediatric Cardiologist. 

Position Responsibilities

  • Primary focus on developing knowledge and skill as it relates to performing accurate diagnostic cardiac sonography on patients with and without complex disease processes in a segmental approach as outlined in department protocol.
  • Triages and prioritizes patient care, ensures clinical data is correct and appropriate for exam/test requested.
  • Selects appropriate equipment to optimize diagnostic quality according to patient’s specific need.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking.
  • Works closely with peers and physicians for optimal outcomes.
  • Travels to satellite clinics as needed. 
  • Recognizes and appreciates patient and family diversity and incorporates into the plan of care.
  • Adheres to hospital and department policy and procedures.
  • Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.

Position Requirements

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent training program required.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience required.  Experience can include clinical rotations.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or Adult, or Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS) or, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Fetal required upon hire.  Must obtain Pediatric registry within one year of hire.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Pediatric or, Registered Complex Congenital Sonographer (RCCS) preferred.
  • Travel to satellite clinic locations required as needed.

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust. Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors. Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own. We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research. Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
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