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Nemours is seeking a Sr. Pediatric Echocardiography Sonographer to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

Perform Pediatric Echocardiography on patients in age from newborns to adults and fetal echocardiography.

Act as a mentor for students, staff and fellows in fulfilling their roles within the Echocardiography

Department. Flexible and provides coverage at Children's Health- Delaware and various satellite locations.

How work is completed:

A. Operate all equipment to perform diagnostic echocardiograms. Use correct parameters based on patient age and diagnosis. This may include but is not limited to 2D, 3D, Doppler and color Doppler, sedated TTE and assist the cardiologist or senior fellow with TEE studies.

B. Demonstrates proficient skills in at least one advanced form of echocardiographic imaging in the pediatric population. This may include but is not limited to:

1. 3D imaging with advanced knowledge on 3D acquisition and post-processing

2. Advanced strain imaging and acquisition

3. Stress echo imaging

4. Fetal imaging

5. Vascular imaging

C. Efficiently and effectively perform echo pre-work by searching for relevant information related to prior echo, catheterizations and surgery to identify goals for current study.

D. Communicate efficiently and effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physician - prior to exams on inpatient studies and as needed for outpatient studies to define study goals.

E. Measure all M-mode, 2D, 3D, Doppler, and color Doppler flow patterns. Calculate measurements, formulas, and ratios. Enter calculations and measurements into patient report in PACS system.

F. Analyze images and correctly annotate in PACS system.

G. Act as a mentor and resource for students, sonographers and fellows in clinical situations.

H. Assist in administrative duties within the department as requested. This may include but is not limited to assisting with scheduling, research and quality performance, data acquisition and collection and clinical demonstrations.

I. Participate in research studies as requested.

J. Must demonstrate consistent proficiency in competencies for this position.

K. Independently take call after hours and on weekends and holidays

L. Assist Echo lab Manager with EPIC and Radiant workflow and PACS system.

M. Consistently arrives on shift prior to shift begin time ready and able to work.

N. Demonstrates professional conduct at all times in behavior and appearance.

O. Travels to satellite locations as needed.

P. Serves as a liaison between Echo Lab Manager, Echo Lab educator and pediatric sonographers.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program.
• Successful completion of the physics and technology exams from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registration must be obtained within one year of hire.
• American Heart BLS certification, required.
• Registered ARDMS (PE) or CCI required.
• Registered ARDMS (FE) preferred.

Must be available to travel to satellite locations bases on patient need