Cardiac Sonographer

Cincinnati Children's; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography on pediatric patients at the Burnet Campus. You will prepare patients, execute comprehensive echocardiograms including 3D and strain imaging, and deliver preliminary results to the Echocardiography Faculty for final interpretation.

The role requires ARDMS certification during employment, an Associate’s Degree in a related field, and ideally 1+ years of Cardiac Sonography experience with pediatric

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; ARDMS certification during employment
• 0+ years of related work experience
• Preferred: 1+ years of Cardiac Sonography experience
• Preferred: pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams: prepare patients/parents, perform echocardiogram including M-MODE, 2D Doppler, Color Flow Mapping, 3D and strain
• Report and analyze exam results: provide verbal report to Echocardiography Faculty, prepare preliminary written report, review with Echocardiac Laboratory Faculty
• Equipment: maintain equipment by cleaning scan heads and EKG lead wires per infection control guidelines
• Teamwork: share knowledge, provide technical support, on-call for Neonatal External Intensive Care Units, assist with training of fellows/visitors
• Research: participate in clinical research, measure/analyze echocardiographic data, prepare/present findings at meetings/publications

Skills

ARDMS certification

Pediatric experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Echocardiology

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$39.29 - $50.10

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams - Prepare patients and/or parents psychologically and physically for echocardiogram. Perform the cardiac ultrasound examination as ordered by the physician, including M-MODE, 2D Doppler and Color Flow Mapping 3D and strain.
• Report and Analyze Exam Results - Provide a verbal report to the Echocardiography Faculty. Analyze the data, provide a preliminary written report, and review results with the Echocardiac Laboratory Faculty for final interpretation. Maintain patients’ records and echocardiographic laboratory logs in database. Assist with research projects as needed.
• Equipment - Maintain equipment by cleaning scan heads and Electrocardiogram (EKG) lead wires after each patient and following the guidelines of the infection disease committee.
• Teamwork - Share knowledge and provide technical support for one another. Assume on‑call responsibilities for Neonatal External Intensive Care Units at external hospital partnerships and others as directed. Assist with the training of cardiology fellow or visitors.
• Research - May participate in clinical research related to cardiovascular disease. Measure and analyze echocardiographic data for research projects. Prepare and present findings in selected forums; at cardiology, echocardiography and sonographers meetings; at meetings of potential funding sources (such as industry and The American Heart Association); at meetings of non-experts interested in medical research (students and journalists). Prepare and present scientific reports (abstracts, manuscripts and articles) and manuals.

To perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations and to assist in analyzing the data for interpretation within the Cardiology department of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents.

JOB QUALIFICIATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in a related field
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• ARDMS certification obtained during employment
• Preferred: 1+ years of Cardiac Sonography experience
• Preferred: pediatric experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10** best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation’sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability