Echocardiography Tech - Contingent - Cardiac

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Ross Heart Hospital Echo Lab is seeking a part-time Echocardiography Technician to support noninvasive imaging and patient education.

The role requires RDCS/RCS credential within 18 months of hire, completion of an accredited cardiac sonography program, and the ability to mentor staff while contributing to quality assurance and CME activities. Position is intermittent, first shift, on-site at Ross Heart Hospital.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program.
• RDCS or RCS credential required within 18 months of hire.
• Previous experience in Cardiac Sonography.

Responsibilities

• Perform sonographic and noninvasive imaging procedures for the Echo Lab.
• Educate patients and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Mentor other sonographers and students to maintain imaging quality.
• Maintain CME credits (minimum 30 hours every 3 years).

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

Mentor/Training

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography program

Job description

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Job Title: Echocardiography Tech - Contingent - Cardiac Department: Ross | Echocardiography Lab

Scope of Position

The Cardiac Echo Lab encompasses 6 transthoracic imaging rooms, 1 stress echo room and 2 TEE rooms located on the First floor of the Ross Heart Hospital in the Cardiovascular Imaging Lab. The Echo lab is staffed 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, Saturday and holidays 8:00am-1:00pm with an on-call technologist assigned for off-hour procedures. The tech develops and maintains CEU’s, registry, and skill level; Provides sonographic procedures to patients; assists in training other staff to refine imaging skills; and assists with quality assessment/improvement.

Position Summary

The Echo sonographer performs sonographic and noninvasive imaging procedures, patient education, and quality assessment activities for the Echo Lab; Serves as a mentor to other sonographers/students to enhance quality; Assists with on-going quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives; Follows imaging protocols and maintains standards for quality; Maintains current knowledge by participation in CME courses which are relevant to echo procedures/testing (minimum 30 hours required every three years).

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry required within 18 months of hire.

Preferred: Previous experience in Cardiac Sonography.

Additional Information: Location: Ross Heart Hospital (0353)Position Type:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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