Cardiac Sonographer, Vascular Lab, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

UC Health's University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati is hiring a full-time Cardiac Sonographer for the Echo Lab on First Shift. You will perform echocardiographic studies to assess cardiac function, anatomy and flow parameters using a variety of equipment.

The ideal candidate has a two-year Allied Health degree with completion of a 12-month sonography program and registry eligibility (ARDMS/CCI).

Qualifications

• Two-year Allied Health degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 12-month ultrasound technology program or cardiovascular tech program.
• ARDMS/CCI certification within 12 months of employment or registry eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies with various equipment to assess cardiac function.
• Provide clear patient instructions and involve family when appropriate.
• Operate Epic scheduling and document results; maintain data confidentiality.
• Conduct 2D, 3D, AFI and stress echocardiograms and record findings accurately.
• Maintain high-quality study standards and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Communication

Team training

Education

Two-year Allied Health degree

CAAHEP ultrasound tech program

ARDMS/CCI certification eligible

Tools

Epic scheduling

Merge Cardio operations

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer, First Shift, Echo Lab

UC Health is hiring a full-time Cardiac Sonographer for the echo lab for First-Shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus!

The Cardiac Sonographer will perform all echocardiographic diagnostic modalities with the ability to utilize a variety of equipment to determine accurate assessment of cardiac function, anatomy and physiology flow parameters.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Perform echocardiographic diagnostic procedures with the ability to utilize a variety of equipment to determine accurate assessment of cardiac function, anatomy and physiology flow parameters in multiple patient care areas
• Perform 2D, Adult Congenital, 3D, AFI (automated frequency imaging), Dyssynchrony, Dobutamine, Bicycle and Treadmill Stress echocardiograms, Transesophageal, 3D Transesophageal
• Conduct studies of consistently high quality utilizing special skills according to established protocols.
• Delineate and record abnormalities and make appropriate changes in technique as required by specific patient care needs.
• Participation in research studies. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Utilize Epic scheduling/patient data charting software, organize daily schedule, patient transportation, clarify orders when necessary, follows hospital policy for reporting critical results .
• Comply with all department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan.
• Serve as an expert role model in providing quality patient care for internal and external customers with appropriate test/indications selection.
• Provide one-on-one training to student technologists, cardiology fellows, and other staff physicians Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions and systems function. Technologists Cardiology fellows, and other staff physicians
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Comply with all department policies and procedures. Demonstrate compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions, and systems functions
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12 month CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology, or Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent education. Work requires sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• License and Certifications: ARDMS/CCI Certification within 12 months of employment
• Experience: Required clinical hours to become registry eligible.
• Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency on current practice of echocardiography: cognitive, technical, interpersonal and communication skills necessary fo