Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric/Fetal

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 5000 USD

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Pediatric/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer to support the growth of our Fetal Medicine Program. The role involves rotating through Fetal Echo Clinics across Northeast Ohio, performing high-quality echocardiograms in pediatric and fetal settings, and collaborating with physicians, fellows, and researchers.

Workdays are 8:00am–4:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program (minimum 18-month program).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross.
• Within two years from hire date, obtain RDCS-PE or RCCS credential.
• Knowledge of m-mode, 2D and Doppler calculations, cardiac hemodynamics, and normal and complex cardiac anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality echocardiograms according to the IAC approved protocol and accurately complete reports in the pediatric outpatient and inpatient echocardiography lab, and at multiple satellite clinics.
• Teach theory, instrumentation and interpretation to sonographers, fellows, and visitors.
• Assist staff physicians and fellows in research projects and data entry as required.
• Ensure patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
• Render excellent patient care to patients and families.
• Participate in lab meetings, research studies, and quality assurance activities.
• Cooperate and assist in obtaining institutional, divisional, and departmental initiatives and goals.
• Attend internal/departmental meetings to support educational growth and awareness.
• Interact with ultrasound vendors to evaluate new and prototype software and equipment.
• Provide direct feedback and participate in evaluation and development of products.
• Ensure equipment is operational and troubleshoots problems.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

BLS Certification

Education

Cardiac ultrasound program (18-month)

RDCS-PE or RCCS credential within 2 years

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric/Fetal

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Peds Cardiology-Children's Institute

Job Code

D24023

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000**

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are looking to add a Pediatric/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer to our dedicated team of caregivers. This position supports the growth and expansion of our Fetal Medicine Program as you would rotate through and provide care at all our Fetal Echo Clinics throughout Northeast Ohio, touching and offering a crucial service to more patients.

A caregiver in this position works days, from 8:00am—4:30pm or 7:00am—3:30pm. On-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform high quality echocardiograms according to the IAC approved protocol and accurately complete reports in the pediatric outpatient and inpatient echocardiography lab, and at multiple satellite clinics.
• Teach theory, instrumentation and interpretation to sonographers, fellows, and visitors.
• Assist the staff physicians and fellows in research projects and data entry as required.
• Ensure patient care is provided in a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment.
• Render excellent patient care to patients and families.
• Participate in lab meetings, research studies, and quality assurance activities.
• Cooperate and assist in obtaining institutional, divisional, and departmental initiatives and goals.
• Attend internal/departmental meetings to support educational growth and awareness.
• Interact with ultrasound vendors to evaluate new and prototype software and equipment.
• Provide direct feedback and participate in evaluation and development of products.
• Ensure equipment is operational and troubleshoots problems.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program (minimum of 18-month program)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Within two years from hire date, new hires must obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography in Pediatric Echo (RDCS-PE) from The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiac Credentialing International
• Knowledge of m-mode, 2D and Doppler calculations, cardiac hemodynamics, and normal and complex cardiac anatomy.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years full-time pediatric echo experience OR two years adult echo experience.
• Fetal echo experience OR OB ultrasound experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push and maneuver 500-pound equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
• A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC, normal or corrected vision to normal range, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying 5 to 15 pounds.
• Must have reliable, independent transportation.
• Must be able to drive to locations within an hour when on call.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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