Echocardiographer Fetal / Pediatric III - Danbury/Westport - Per Diem

Experienced subject matter expert level Echocardiographer.
Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Fetal and Pediatric patients. Performs routine and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms., as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
Procedures include fetal, pediatric, neonatal, adult congenital, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms. Patient population includes Fetal, Pediatric, and Adult.
Provide training and oversight to Pediatric Echocardiographers in the areas of Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography.
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, audio- and video- recorders, and computer systems. Maintains equipment in working order.

• Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Fetal patients.
• Perform routine and emergency fetal echocardiograms, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
• Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information.
• Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on Pediatric patients.
• Perform routine, and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices.
• Procedures include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms for the neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations.
• Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information.
• Provide training to Echocardiographers in the area of Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography
• Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies. Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management. Completes all documentation.
• Input all preliminary reports and required measurements into PACS.
• Utilize Epic to input appropriate billing information.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver regarding echocardiography exam. Educates patient/family to explain the procedure and expectations.
• May help patient with gowning and help maneuver patient into appropriate position for exam. Apply EKG stickers for monitoring during the exam.
• Obtain patient identifiers at start of visit.
• Review patient's medical record for completion, obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including the selection, recording, cross-reference of significant or representative studies. Provides accurate documentation of patient care provided on appropriate forms, according to Connecticut Children’s and department protocols.
• Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager.
• Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers, audio- and video- recorders, and computer systems.
• Maintain a clean environment for patients and staff. Prepares patient exam area. Restocks supplies as needed.
• Input preliminary reports and measurements for all outside studies. Burn discs and mail to outside institutions as requested.
• Fax finalized Echo reads to appropriate organizations.
• Track billing sheets for completion by Reading Providers for outside studies.
• May provide Echocardiograms at outside locations such as healthcare systems outside of Connecticut Children’s as assigned.
• May transport patients as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program that includes clinical and didactic education in pediatric echocardiography
• Minimum of 6 months experience in Fetal Echocardiography with minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatric Echocardiography OR
• Completion of internal Fetal training program through Connecticut Children’s with minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatric Echocardiography

License and/or Certifications Required:

• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography (CCI) RDCS (AE) or RCS
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Pediatric Echocardiography RDCS(PE) or RCCS
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Fetal Echocardiography as RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (FE))
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge

• Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System. Including simple and complex congenital heart abnormalities.
• Cardiovascular principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment involved in the performance of all above.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Pathophysiology of Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease, Therapeutic Measures, Two-Dimensional and M-mode Echocardiography, Cardiac Doppler.

Abilities

• Perform all Echocardiograms and Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Accurately and clearly document the Echo procedure & results.
• Function as an efficient team member with the Physician & the Patient
• Understand the physical and psychological needs of the patient.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures as required.