UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Salary or Pay Range: $58.81 - $76.10 Hourly
This position provides cardiac ultrasound support for the hospital’s pediatric and perinatology services, pediatric specialty clinic, community outreach clinics, pediatric heart surgery program and cath lab procedures. Duties also include supporting the pediatric heart surgery program by assisting the pediatric cardiologist with transesophageal ultrasound exams intraoperatively; supporting the perinatologists by performing fetal cardiac exams; educating patients and their parents; and providing detailed written preliminary reports and assisting in billing.
Minimum Qualifications
• Certified (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Experience in pediatric echocardiography with current registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Must have knowledge of fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and Palliative and/or corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Skill to instruct, train and educate health providers in the assessment of congenital heart disease.
• The sonographer must have the knowledge and the ability to operate ultrasound equipment to produce high quality echocardiograms with experience in an acute setting hospital based pediatric echo lab.
• Experience in fetal echocardiography with current registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (preferred)
• Knowledgeable in fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative and/or corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Experience in providing detailed, concise written and/or oral preliminary reports regarding the patient’s cardiac anatomy and hemodynamic status for the interpreting pediatric cardiologist.
• Experience in special procedures assisting the pediatric cardiologists with sedated echocardiograms and transesophageal echo in the OR and cath lab.
• Experience to instruct, train and educate health care providers in the assessment of congenital heart disease.
• Ability to present a professional manner in dress and comportment.
• Works in all aspects of the hospital environment from the intensive care units to the emergency room, operating rooms, cath lab and pediatric specialty clinics. Is responsible for safely moving ultrasound equipment throughout the hospital and transporting ultrasound equipment to Shriners Hospital for Children when necessary.
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:
Job ID #64463
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer