Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonographer

4h4 hours ago

Adventist Health

San Luis Obispo, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $155,000

About this role

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has provided community care since 1959. The 162-bed acute care facility features a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county-designated trauma center. This SEIU-represented role assists with cardiovascular and non-invasive studies.

Perform M-Mode with calculations, 2-D procedures with necessary views and calculations, and Doppler echo with analysis. Handle adult, pediatric, and neonate patients, documenting all required information and data. Demonstrate ability to interpret age-specific needs, such as Pediatric Echo or Geriatric Doppler Exam.

Conduct peripheral vascular procedures including arterial Doppler, venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-arm index, and carotid ultrasound. Perform tilt table exams, treadmills, 24-hour Holters, and pharmacological studies. Operate within a lively community near Avila Beach and Pismo Beach.

Keep up-to-date with latest advances in cardiovascular techniques and equipment. Precept new staff members and mentor others as needed. Adventist Health commits to associate and patient safety with required vaccinations and E-Verify participation.

Requirements

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasonographer (RDCS): Required
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT): Required
Pediatric Echocardiography (PE): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Certification: Required
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS): Required
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS): Required
ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCCS: Required
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Responsibilities

Perform M-Mode with calculations, 2-D procedures with all necessary views and calculations, Doppler echo with analysis on Adult, Pediatric and Neonate patients, and document all information and data as required
Perform all peripheral vascular procedures including arterial Doppler, venous Doppler, segmental pressures, ankle-arm index, carotid ultrasound
Perform tilt table exams, treadmills, 24 hour holters, and pharmacological studies
Keep up-to-date with the latest advances in cardiovascular techniques and equipment
Precept new staff members and help mentor other staff as needed
Perform other job-related duties as assigned