Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

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. #CA-SB

Apply By Date 4/27/2025 by 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• American Registration for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification with applicable credential [e.g., Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT, etc.], or equivalent certification
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Ultrasound program.
• Experience in pediatric echocardiography
• Experience in pediatric echocardiography with current registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable in fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and palliative and/or corrective congenital heart surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume responsibility and dependability (but not limited to) i.e., attendance, punctuality, positive attitude and initiative to perform duties not specifically stated.
• Skills to organize workload and produce a sufficient volume of work in a timely manner.
• Skills to cooperative and communicate effectively with health care providers, patients, and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and make accurate decisions.
• Ability to present a professional manner in dress and behavior.
• 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.
• Must have knowledge of fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and Palliative and/or corrective

Preferred Qualifications

• RDCS Fetal Echo Preferred
• Experience in fetal echocardiography with current registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Clinical Services
• 10% - Communication & Coordination
• 5% - Teaching & Continuing Education
• 5% - Patient Advocacy
• 10% - Research

Department Overview

This position provides cardiac ultrasound support for the hospital's pediatric and fetal 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 Fetal Cardiologist by performing fetal cardiac exams; educating patients and their parents; and providing detailed written preliminary reports and assisting in billing

Department Specific Job Scope

RDCS, pediatric echocardiography experience preferred. Acute setting strongly preferred. Candidate must have knowledge of fetal cardiac embryology, congenital heart defects, cardiac hemodynamics and Palliative and/or corrective congenital heart surgical procedures. Candidate must have skill to instruct, train and educate health providers in the assessment of congenital heart disease.

The employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties:
* Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
* Strength sufficient to move heavy ultrasound equipment on wheels (up to 500 lbs).
* Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $60.57 - $78.38
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 168
• UC Job Title: ULTRASOUND TCHNO SR
• UC Job Code: 008966
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 10 hour, On-Call Responsibilities
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: Yes, EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• This is not a H-1B Visa opportunity

Benefits

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* 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
* 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

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
  
  

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• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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