Cardiac Sonographer

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Akron is seeking a full-time echocardiography technician. The role involves performing non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies and assisting with various procedures. Candidates should have an associate's degree in an allied health field, ARDMS certification in pediatric echocardiography, and proficiency in MS Office. This position requires extensive patient interaction, and candidates must be able to work onsite and on-call.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire is required.
• Credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI required.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies.
• Assist the physician with various echocardiographic procedures.
• Provide data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics.

Skills

Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms

Interacting with a variety of people and ages

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in allied health profession

Bachelor's degree

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Summary

Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.

Job Details

Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required

Responsibilities

• Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
• Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
• Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
• Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
• Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
• Works at remote clinic facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
• Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education And Experience

• Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire.
• An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP or another nationally recognized accrediting body is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Status: Onsite