Cardiac Sonographer, Work on Weekends - Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Weekends Only Cardiac Sonographer for the Echo Lab at UCMC. This role involves performing echocardiographic procedures and providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to advancing healing and reducing suffering. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is offered!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and CAAHEP approved School of Ultrasound Technology.
• Must obtain ARDMS/CCI Certification within twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic diagnostic procedures and utilize various equipment.
• Engage in population-appropriate communication and provide clear instructions to patients.
• Participate in research studies and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Allied Health Degree

CAAHEP Approved School of Ultrasound Technology

Tools

Epic

Job description

UC Health is hiring a Weekends Only Cardiac Sonographer for the Echo Lab at UCMC. We are offering up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus!

The Cardiac Sonographer will support UC Medical Center’s Echo Lab by delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures.

About UC 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.

Unit Details

• As a Cardiac Sonographer in our Echo Lab, you’ll gain vast clinical experience under our level 1 trauma center. Prepare to expand your skillset and join a family-oriented and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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).
• ARDMS/CCI Certification within twelve months of employment.
• 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 for the performance of adult, geriatric, and adolescent echocardiography.

Join our team as a Cardiac Sonographer in our Echo Lab and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE, and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

• The role of the Cardiac Sonographer is to 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.
• 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 accordingly.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, or associated with, psychological needs or religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs 2D, Adult Congenital, 3D, AFI (automated frequency imaging), Dyssynchrony, Dobutamine, Bicycle, and Treadmill Stress echocardiograms, Transesophageal, and 3D Transesophageal.
• Conducts studies of consistently high quality utilizing special skills according to established protocols.
• Delineates and records abnormalities and makes appropriate changes in technique as required by specific patient care needs.
• Participates in research studies. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Utilizes Epic scheduling/patient data charting software, organizes daily schedule, Tele-Tracking/patient transportation, clarifies orders when necessary, and follows hospital policy for reporting critical results.
• Complies with all department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all requirements for safety, infection control, and disaster plan.
• Serves as an expert role model in providing quality patient care for internal and external customers with appropriate test/indications selection.
• Provides one-on-one training to student technologists, cardiology fellows, and other staff physicians. Knowledge of Merge Cardio operations, local functions, and systems functions.