Pediatric Echocardiogram Technologist/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer, On-Call, Capitol Hill Job at Kaiser Permanente, Washington DC

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations such as 2D echo, and other echocardiographic tests of pediatric patients as requested by referring physicians. Independently perform echocardiogram on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease and communicate pertinent and detailed findings with reading physician.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques.

  • Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the guardians and/or patient and comforts/reassures guardians and/or patient about the examination.

  • Performs 2D echo, Doppler, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physicians review.

  • Notifies physician of patient distress and/or severe abnormal readings.

  • Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials.

  • Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care.

  • Performs other related duties as directed.

Variable M-F

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in pediatric ultrasound procedures/equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy/pathological conditions of and related to the heart required.

  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education


  • High school diploma or GED required.

License, Certification, Registration


  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Vascular Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire


  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate


  • Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:


  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Fetal experience preferred.

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