Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Pediatric Echo Sonographer - South Bend, IN
Full time/Permanent
Job Summary:
Cuready is looking for an experienced Pediatric Echo Sonographer for a full-time position at one of our affiliated facilities in South Bend, Indiana.
Contract term:

• Term: Full time/permanent
• Shift: Days, 40-hours/week, M-F (8am-4:30pm)
• Start date: ASAP
• No call or weekends

Job requirements:

• Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer will need to be proficient in locating, evaluating, and recording pertinent anatomical congenital heart pathology, while effectively communicating any findings with the attending physician.
• Performs all facets of cardiac ultrasound testing for the noninvasive laboratory of Cardiology Services, including two-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal and stress echocardiography.
• Required Education: Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program or have practiced as a sonographer for greater than 2 years.
• Preferred Experience: 5 years practicing as a sonographer
• Strong understanding of congenital heart pathologies and both pre/post-surgical procedures.
• Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
• pplicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, Client, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.
• If applicant currently holds a registry in adult echo, applicant has 18 months to obtain pediatric registry, Either through ARDMS or CCI
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

dditional info:
Cuready has been providing healthcare staffing throughout the US since 1999. Cuready provides experienced healthcare professionals for temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent placement services. We are committed to a one-on-one relationship with each and every professional we represent. Each healthcare professional working for Cuready is carefully and meticulously screened as to work experience, work history, education, and credentials. Cuready can provide healthcare professionals for as little as one day or for permanent positions lasting several years. Once needs are determined, Cuready maintains flexibility with our customer timeframes and requirements. Cuready prides itself on the number of healthcare professionals on staff and has the ability to provide such staffing to a facility within 24-hours' notice.