Cardiac Sonographer

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Ohio seeks a skilled echocardiography technician to perform comprehensive non-invasive transthoracic echocardiograms and assist with related procedures. You will conduct exams, provide detailed data to cardiologists, operate equipment, and contribute to patient care across age groups, including on-call rotations and remote sites.

The role requires certification, appropriate degrees, and strong clinical judgment; independence and safety are essential in a

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical echocardiography and healthcare settings preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Associate's degree in an allied health field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Certification in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI required, with pediatric credential preferred.
• Completion of an accredited ultrasound or CVT program required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct echocardiographic exams and supports procedures such as transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and fetal echocardiography.
• Provides detailed data on cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to aid cardiologists in diagnosing congenital heart defects.
• Operates echocardiographic equipment and assesses patient status, tailoring approaches based on age and condition.
• Works independently, demonstrating technical proficiency and clinical judgment.
• Participates in on‑call rotations, providing after-hours support and working at remote clinic sites as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Echocardiography experience

MS Office proficiency

Associate's degree in allied health

ARDMS or CCI certification

Pediatric credential preferred

Ultrasound or CVT program completion

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Associate's degree in allied health field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Performs comprehensive non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies and assists with various echocardiographic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts echocardiographic exams and supports procedures such as transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and fetal echocardiography.


• Provides detailed data on cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to aid cardiologists in diagnosing congenital heart defects.


• Operates echocardiographic equipment and assesses patient status, tailoring approaches based on age and condition.


• Works independently, demonstrating technical proficiency and clinical judgment.


• Participates in on‑call rotations, providing after-hours support and working at remote clinic sites as needed.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in clinical echocardiography and healthcare settings preferred.


• Proficiency with MS Office applications.


• Associate's degree in an allied health field required; Bachelor's preferred.


• Certification in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI required, with pediatric credential preferred.


• Completion of an accredited ultrasound or CVT program required.


• Basic Life Support certification required.