Cardiac Echo Tech I — Part-Time with $10k Sign-On

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer I for part-time, 20 hours per week. The role involves performing non-invasive transthoracic echocardiograms and supporting various echocardiographic procedures across settings, with a 24-hour call rotation after orientation.

Qualifications include an allied health associate degree (bachelor's preferred), ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in allied health required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI echocardiography credential required; pediatric credential preferred; ultrasound/CVT program accreditation required.
• BLS certification required.
• No supervising experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies and assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
• Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and fetal echocardiography if designated.
• Provides data on cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to aid diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
• Uses equipment necessary to perform testing.
• Assesses patient status and age-specific requirements.
• Available for 24-hour call on a rotational basis after orientation.
• Works at remote clinic facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Echocardiography experience

Patient interaction

Healthcare experience

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in allied health

Bachelor's degree preferred

ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 2 years

Echocardiography credential (ARDMS/CCI)

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer I for part-time, 20 hours per week. The role involves performing non-invasive transthoracic echocardiograms and supporting various echocardiographic procedures across settings, with a 24-hour call rotation after orientation.

Qualifications include an allied health associate degree (bachelor's preferred), ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years, and BLS certification.