Job Information
Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Echo Technician - PRN in Jonesboro, Georgia
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 physician's 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in pediatric ultrasound procedures/equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy/pathological conditions of and related to the heart required.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Graduated from an accredited ultrasound school.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate
Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of current accepted Echocardiography principles, practices, and techniques, including cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
Ability to analyze severity/importance of findings and respond to or report findings accurately and appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fetal experience preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Pediatric Echo Technician - PRN
LOCATION: Jonesboro, Georgia
REQNUMBER: 1198540
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.