Cardiac Sonographer- Acute

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech to perform echocardiograms and vascular studies, while ensuring compassionate care for patients and families. Day shift with on-call coverage.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining files and equipment, and providing timely information to physicians. Requires high school diploma, BLS, and completion of a two-year allied health program with RDCS/RCS certification or registry-eligibility within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Two-year allied health program (sonography or radiology) required.
• RDCS or RCS registration or registry eligibility within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging (echocardiograms, vascular studies).
• Prepare required reports and follow-up paperwork.
• Maintain files and equipment; provide statistics as needed.
• Handle telephone scheduling and information provision.
• Contribute to safety, quality and efficiency as part of the High Reliability Organization (HRO).

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year allied health program

RDCS/RCS certification or registry-eligible

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Responsible for performing diagnostic tests, such as echocardiograms, vascular studies, and follow-up paperwork for each procedure. Displays caring, courteous behavior in dealing with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, and guests of the hospital. On call coverage required.Responsibilities And Duties:50%Performs ultrasound imaging.20%Prepares required reports.10%Maintains files.10%Maintains equipment. Provides needed statistics.5%Handles telephone to schedule and provide information.5%Reviews results of echocardiogram with physicians and performs quality assurance activities.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAdditional Job Description:Minimum in a two-year allied, patient related healthcare program (i.e., sonography, radiology) AND either registered (RDCS or RCS) or registry eligible (RDCS or RCS) with registry obtained within 12 months of hire. BLS Certification.On-call coverage required.Work Shift:DayScheduled Weekly Hours :24DepartmentCardiac Imaging LabJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment