Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II

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. Independently perform complex echocardiography studies for pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeGlendale • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in performing complex echocardiography studies for pediatric and adult patients, with a focus on congenital heart disease. Proficient in producing high-quality images, preparing reports, and maintaining equipment while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

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Registered Pediatric Cardiac SonographerTransthoracic EchocardiogramsPediatric Cardiac Sonography CertificationBLS Certification3 Years Pediatric Echocardiography Experience

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Hard Skills

Echocardiography StudiesImage ProductionQuality ControlData AnalysisInvasive ProceduresEquipment TroubleshootingDocumentation PreparationPatient EducationQuality Improvement ParticipationCongenital Heart Disease Knowledge

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOutstanding People SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

ARDMS CertificationCCI CertificationRDCS-PE CertificationRCCS CertificationPediatric Certification

Industry Keywords

Pediatric EchocardiographyCardiac UltrasoundAccredited Pediatric Echo LabDynamic Work EnvironmentPatient SafetyRegulatory ComplianceQuality Improvement ActivitiesInterventional ProceduresNeonatal Intensive CarePediatric Intensive Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently perform complex echocardiography studies for pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease
Perform transthoracic echocardiograms in inpatient, outpatient, satellite clinic, operating room, cardiac catheter lab, emergency department, neonatal and pediatric intensive care settings
Record, interrogate, quantify, and measure normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology
Produce high-quality images and prepare preliminary reports and documentation for timely interpretation
Verify provider orders and perform procedures according to established policies and protocols
Participate in quality improvement and laboratory accreditation activities
Mentor and precept sonographers, students, and trainees
Educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatment
Assist with invasive/interventional and intraoperative procedures
Perform equipment quality control, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination
Maintain patient, personnel, and visitor safety and confidentiality
Support department workflow, inventory, team-lead functions, and travel between facilities
Work with physicians, APPs, medical imaging and nursing teams, medical staff, patients, families, and regulatory agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to work in a dynamic, expanding, fast-paced accredited pediatric echo lab
Registered pediatric cardiac sonographer
Transthoracic echocardiograms for adult and pediatric patients with basic to complicated congenital heart disease
Ability to travel between hospital campuses, satellite clinics, and portable-equipment locations
Flexibility to travel and accept last-minute assignments
Open to holiday and after-hours call at various hospital locations
Strong time management abilities
Outstanding people skills
Required national certification from ARDMS or CCI
Required RDCS-PE or RCCS pediatric cardiac sonography certification
BLS certification required
Pediatric certification required
Graduation from an approved Cardiac Ultrasound school designated by the AMA and American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine
Minimum 3 years of pediatric echocardiography experience in a dedicated pediatric echocardiography center, or equivalent pediatric experience in a combined adult/pediatric echo center
Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate human relations skills, analyze data, and solve problems
Preferred: RVT for Vascular and RCS for echo certifications
Preferred: current or recent cardiac critical care experience as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Preferred: fetal echo, stress echo, or 3D echocardiography experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Call bonuses
Option to work 4–10 hour shifts
Option to work 5–8 hour shifts
Continuing medical education (CME)
Opportunities for teaching and precepting