Cardiac Sonographer

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 101,721,984 - 156,274,944; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the heart, assisting physicians with comprehensive assessments and explanations of findings. The role requires setting up equipment, operating transducers, and ensuring safety and quality control.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Sonography or related field and BLS; RDCS or RCS within one year of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sonography or related program.
• RDCS or RCS credential within one year of hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics per physician-directed protocols.
• Set up and adjust all equipment and maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist physicians in imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.

Skills

BSc Sonography

RDCS or RCS within 1 year

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sonography

Job description

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**

• This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.

Cardiac Sonographers use sophisticated diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce dynamic real-time imaging of the heart's chambers, walls, valves, and great vessels to assist the physician in diagnosing cardiovascular disease. Cardiac Sonographers complete important tasks, such as acquiring information related to the heart's anatomy and physiology, evaluating acquired and congenital cardiac abnormalities and associated complications, evaluating narrowed or leaking heart valves, looking for causes of murmurs, chest pain, shortness of breath, tracking and evaluating chronic heart conditions, acquiring images during a stress echocardiogram and assisting with image acquisition in the operating room for valve or device implantation.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am – 4:30pm.

**We will hire Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, based on educational background**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians.
• Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sonography, Vascular Technology, or Exercise Science or graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program (minimum of 18 month program) and/or 2 years of full-time echo experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association (AHA).
• New hires must obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or the Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from Cardiac Credentialing International within one year of hire date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of m-mode, 2D and doppler calculations and cardiac hemodynamics.
• Familiar with computers and ability to learn related programs.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to assist with transport of patients, i.e., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $54.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).