Cardiac Sonographer

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms and generate preliminary reports. The role includes a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, with opportunities to participate in research projects.

Responsibilities include imaging across offsite clinics, mentorship of trainees, and maintaining CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied science; medical ultrasound school preferred.
• ARDMS or CCI registration in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography required or pursued.
• CPR certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of congenital heart disease and imagery quality.
• Perform echocardiograms at offsite clinics and local hospitals.
• Provide training and mentorship to trainees.
• Maintain CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration.
• Participate in department quality initiatives and research projects.

Skills

Change management

Professional standards

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied science

Graduate from accredited medical ultrasound school

Job description

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Performs congenital transthoracic echocardiograms and generates preliminary reports. Participates in a rotating call schedule covering nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Maintains basic understanding of congenital heart disease, cath lab interventions, surgical repairs, and complications which lead to the acquisition of high quality and diagnostic images.
• Performs echocardiograms at various offsite clinics and local hospitals.
• Provides training and positive mentorship to various trainees.
• Maintains the required CMEs for pediatric echocardiography registration.
• Participates in department quality and process initiatives.
• Participates in various research projects.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in an applied science and a graduate from an accredited medical ultrasound school preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

• Must be actively registered in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Must be actively registered in Pediatric Echocardiography by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within two years of hire date.

Certifications:

Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation must be maintained.

Skills:

• Accepts and supports change in a positive manner.
• Maintains professional standards, sets goals, and participates in activities to achieve those goals.
• Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.

Experience:

Extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric cardiac imaging, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Radiation/Fluoroscopy

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”