A Congenital Cardiac Sonographer 2 is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures to patients with congenital heart disease. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification which is the standard of practice in congenital cardiac ultrasound. The Congenital Cardiac Sonographer 2 is a capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. Demonstrates the cognitive skills required to perform comprehensive echocardiographic imaging on fetal, neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients with a core level of expertise in congenital heart disease. Demonstrates the technical skills and abilities required to perform comprehensive congenital echocardiograms. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and technical requirements for Contrast Saline Echocardiography (Doppler enhancement and shunt evaluation). Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and technical requirements for Maternal Hyperoxygenation (MH) Diagnostic Fetal Echocardiogram. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Compensation Range: $32.62 - $52.19 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound or echocardiography ultrasound certification with either CCI or ARDMS; Associate’s degree preferred.Experience: Two years of clinical experience required.License/Certification: Credentials from ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS). American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDSJob requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, driving (occasionally for outreach clinics); reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: Manipulation of ultrasound transducer. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids, and disease. _The_ _University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click_ here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) _to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment._