Cardiac Echo Sonographer, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

**Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus, if hired!!

Baptist Health is looking to add a Cardiac Echo Sonographer to our Pediatric Cardiology Department at Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a Full-Time, Day shift opportunity. This Cardiac Echo Sonographer will perform diagnostic echocardiograms on patients to assist in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease using Cardiac Ultrasound techniques, help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients, and will operate ultrasound equipment that provides moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers. This Cardiac Echo Sonographer will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and a commitment to patient care and safety. This position may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time and may require occasional lifting of equipment or patients.

As a Pediatric Cardiac Echo Sonographer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing diagnostic examinations of the heart using Ultrasound techniques.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care
• Reviewing and recording cases.
• Follow established protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and high-quality images
• Providing as needed back up to other non-invasive areas of the Cardiac Department.
• Assist the working physicians to diagnose heart problems in patients.

This Pediatric Cardiac Echo Sonographer will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in this Full-Time Day shift opportunity, please apply now or email Tiffany.Marmol@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Vocational School

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years Cardiac Echo Sonography Experience

License and Certification

• Adult Echo Credentials through either ARDMS or CCI within 18 months of hire Required
• Adult Echocardiography (AE) (ARDMS-RDCS) Preferred Or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCS) Preferred Or

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.