Cardiac Sonographer I

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer I for part-time, 20 hours per week. The role involves performing non-invasive transthoracic echocardiograms and supporting various echocardiographic procedures across settings, with a 24-hour call rotation after orientation.

Qualifications include an allied health associate degree (bachelor's preferred), ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in allied health required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire.
• ARDMS/CCI echocardiography credential required; pediatric credential preferred; ultrasound/CVT program accreditation required.
• BLS certification required.
• No supervising experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies and assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
• Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and fetal echocardiography if designated.
• Provides data on cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to aid diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
• Uses equipment necessary to perform testing.
• Assesses patient status and age-specific requirements.
• Available for 24-hour call on a rotational basis after orientation.
• Works at remote clinic facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Echocardiography experience

Patient interaction

Healthcare experience

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in allied health

Bachelor's degree preferred

ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 2 years

Echocardiography credential (ARDMS/CCI)

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Part‑time, 20 Hours/week
Mon. - Fri. Variable Days
Travel & On-Call Rotation

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer I completes non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
• 2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
• 3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
• 4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
• 5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient’s specific age requirements.
• 6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
• 7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
• 8. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
• 2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
• 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within two years of hire.
• 3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP or another nationally recognized accrediting body is required.
• 4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• 5. Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite