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Kaiser Permanente · 4 months ago

Pediatric Echocardiogram Technologist/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer, On-Call, Capitol Hill

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Pediatric Echocardiogram Technologist/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer to perform cardiac ultrasound examinations on pediatric patients. The role involves independently conducting echocardiograms, communicating findings to physicians, and participating in quality assurance activities to enhance patient care.

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Comp. & Benefits

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

Qualification

Pediatric ultrasound proceduresEchocardiogram techniquesRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac SonographerCW DopplerBasic Life SupportQuality Assurance activitiesTraining assistanceFetal experienceCommunication skills

Required

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

High school diploma or GED required

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

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